Colourwise Nursery, Glenorie NSW
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Aloe rauhii
This species originates from Madagascar and is a miniature
clustering species. Aloe rauhii is named after Pr. Werner Rauh
who was professor of Botany at the University of Heidelberg (Germany).
| Uses: | Ideal for rockeries and general landscaping and looks fantastic in a decorative pot. |
| Flowers: | In autumn blooms on a tall slender inflorescence with thirty or more pendulous tubular red flowers making a long colourful floral display. |
| Growth Habit: | Rosettes to 15 cm in diameter and spreads by producing offsets. Tapered leaves 6-8 cm long are green spotted and mottled with white and with small white marginal teeth. |
| Growing Guide: | Grow in fertile free draining soil in a warm position; water during the growing season. Grow in light shade as it develops bronze purplish stress colours when grown in full sun. Protect from frost. |