Mountain Aloe plants Month 3–6: Every 7–10 days

Month 3–6: Every 7–10 days (every 5–7 days during peak summer)

Summer (May to Sep): Thrives in heat under cover or bright shade

Mulch — apply 2–3 inches of bark mulch or gravel to retain moisture and reduce soil temperature

forming dense mounds within 2–3 years Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

Desert Spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri) is the ultimate architectural statement plant for Phoenix Valley landscapes

Mountain Aloe plants Month 3–6: Every 7–10 daysPhoenix's Boldest Large Succulent The Mountain Aloe Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) is one of the most dramatic and imposing aloes you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. This South African native reaches 58 feet tall and 46 feet wide, forming a massive rosette of thick, gray green leaves armed with spiny teeth on both surfaces and edges. In winter, it sends up spectacular branching flower spikes covered in bright orange red blooms that attract