Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
Leucojum
spiral aloe
In German
Leucojum
Spirale Aloe
In French
Leucojum
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Leucojum
espiral de aloe
In Greek
Leucojum
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Leucojum
aloe espiral
In Polish
Leucojum
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Leucojum
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Leucojum and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Leucojum and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Leucojum and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Spiral Aloe
Care of Leucojum and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spiral Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
