Aloe africana 'Spiny Aloe'


		Colourwise Nursery, Glenorie NSW

Aloe africana
'Spiny Aloe'

Single-stemmed Aloe, 2-2.5 m tall, usually unbranched with dull
glaucous green leaves forming a dense rosette1.2 m in diameter.
The Spiny Aloe a very pretty tree Aloe.
Origin - South Africa (Eastern Cape close to the coast).

Uses:	Ideal for rockeries and general landscaping and looks fantastic in a decorative pot. It is a great resource for sunny, hot spots.
Flowers:	Blooming in winter, on an inflorescence up to 90 cm with 2 to 4 branches, the individual flowers are 4-5 cm long, opening from red buds that turn more and more yellow as they open and age. The open flowers are curved upward and have green tips.
Growth Habit:	Long broad tapering leaves have smooth surfaces with recurved margins armed with sharp brown teeth. The dry leaves of Aloe africana persist on the stem after they die providing a protective skirt.
Growing Guide:	Grow in full sun in free draining soil and provide adequate water during spring and autumn when it is growing. Avoid any frost.

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