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Aloe
Tall single stemmed Aloe with spiny dull green leaves forming a rosette. Large candelabra spikes of red flowers in winter, providing food for bees and birds. Must have free draining soil in a warm sunny site. Tolerates some frost. Has some medicinal qualities.
Genus
Aloe
Species
Cultivar
Common name
Red aloe
Family name
Aloeaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
2 mt
Width
1 mt
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates some frost
Nourishment / Structure
Succulents
Category
Large, height over 1 metre.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.