Aloe aristata. Aloe arborescens. Aloe barberae A. Aloidendron bainesii Aloe barberae. Aloe 'Blizzard'. Aloe 'Blue Elf'. Aloe brevifolia. Aloe 'Bronze Beauty'. Aloe buhrii. Aloe cameronii. Aloe camperi. Aloe 'Carmine' KG. Aloe castanea cat's tail aloe. Aloe chabaudii. Aloe ciliaris. Aloe congolensis. Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific'. Aloe cryptopoda. Aloe x 'David's Ladder'.
Aloe dawei. Aloe 'Delta Lights'. Aloidendron dichotomum Aloe dichotoma. Aloe distans. Aloe 'Doran Black'. Aloe dorotheae. Aloe elgonica. Aloe erinacea. Aloe excelsa. Aloe ferox. Aloe ferox, stressed. Aloe 'Fire Ranch'. Aloe 'Firefly'. Aloe 'Firebird'.
Aloe 'Flame Thrower'. Aloe 'Freckles'. Aloe glauca. Aloe hemmingii A. Aloe 'Hercules'. The flowers are covered with long bracts leaves that lend a serpentine quality. The plants have a rosette of stiff leaves edged with dark thorns, and they appreciate the same warm and dry growing conditions as most aloe types. Be sure to plant Aloe dorotheae in full sun to coax the best orange and salmon colors from this vibrant cultivar. Place this low-growing aloe at the front of your border in the rock garden, or grow in a container, where it will achieve a maximum height of about 12 inches.
Winter flower spikes may appear, featuring orange blooms with pale green tips. Although many aloe types feature a rosette of leaves without stems, Aloe vaombe takes the form of a tree. The Malagasy tree aloe is native to Madagascar, but, with careful propagation methods, gardeners have been able to cultivate it in places like Arizona or north coastal New Zealand, where temperatures stay above freezing.
As plants reach maturity, they produce early spring stalks of red flower clusters that attract bees, butterflies , and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by abundant seeds, which have a high germination rate in warm, moist growing environments. Aloe polyphylla may not be the most common type of aloe, but it's one of the most photographed, thanks to its mesmerizing spiral shape. Some botanists theorize that organisms grow in spiral shapes because it ensures the most exposure to light and requires the least amount of energy to form the repeating pattern.
The solitary rosettes may grow to 2 feet across but only 1 foot tall, making an interesting specimen for a rock garden , green roof, or poolside container garden. Aloe hereroensis is a chameleon, appearing silvery gray, pale green, or even pinkish, depending on the light exposure and irrigation it receives. The small spines that grow on leaf edges are sharp, so use gloves when planting or weeding around this aloe. It's as tough as it looks and will bounce back from temperatures as low as 25 degrees.
Aloe maculata has sharp spines on each leaf that rival any cactus, but it rarely needs tending other than clipping off spent blossoms. So hands-on maintenance isn't necessary to grow this sturdy plant. Natives in South Africa have used the sap from this aloe type as a soap, but harvesting leaves from your specimen isn't advised, as the plants are very slow-growing and may not recover their symmetry afterward. Aloe marlothii is a large plant best suited to growing outdoors in an arid, frost-free climate.
Over time, the aloe forms a trunk-like stem surrounded by old leaves similar to the growth pattern of some palms. The spiny leaves are quite imposing, and a mature specimen in flower with red and yellow blooms during the winter makes for quite an eye-catching sight. Aloe barberae is the perfect tree to grow poolside in frost-free climates because it's nearly mess free. At a mature height of 30 feet, with leafy rosettes erupting with rose-pink flowers in the winter, this aloe is a stunning addition to the succulent garden.
The more sun Aloe vanbalenii receives, the more fantastic red coloration this specimen will reveal. Leaves may curve to the point of resembling tentacles.
A unique feature of Van Balen's aloe is the spicy smell the leaves emit when you crush them. Grow this large aloe type among landscaping or in a conservatory. Lace Aloe Aristaloe aristata. National Gardening Association. Short Leaved Aloe Aloe brevifolia. Snake Aloe Aloe broomii var. Sunset Aloe Aloe dorotheae. Malagasy Tree Aloe Aloe vaombe. Spiral Aloe Aloe polyphylla. Herero Aloe Aloe hereroensis. Wrap the seed with a thin layer of sand 1 — 2mm , keep damp.
Germination takes around three weeks. Aloe comosa is regarded as a tree aloe coming with a single, unbranched stem that can reach heights of about 3 meters. As it grows and matures in height, Aloe comosa maintains its dry, dead leaves and creates a twisted skirt or beard.
It is fairly simple to grow under a wide array of climatic conditions provided it is sown in a well-drained condition provided ample water yet not over-watered. Grow it in an exposed sandy-gritty cactus garden compost , well-drained, with a relatively acidic pH It requires a fairly shallow pot to support its fibrous roots and offers excellent drainage. This is carried out solely from seed. It is plausible to root the plant from a truncheon cutting. It is recommended to allow the plant to dry out for a couple of weeks — this minimizes the sap levels and guarantees simple rooting.
Aloe varieties adhere to the Crassulacean acid metabolism CAM. CAM plants are able to mend carbon dioxide at night and photosynthesize with sealed stomata throughout the day, therefore reducing water loss.
This, and also their succulent leaves and stems, and the visibility of a dense cuticle makes them well adapted to a dry condition. In general, Aloes are planted in soft sand, the well-drained potting soil in a hot, shady setting in regular seed trays.
It is a small, sleek, evergreen perennial Aloe plant variety, which is indigenous to the Western Cape, South Africa. It is likewise commonly well-known as an ornamental plant in desert gardens and rockeries around the world.
Aloe erinacea appears nearly similar to Aloe melanacantha, but it is somewhat smaller, and it often becomes dense clumps because of offsetting.
It is really important that is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant must be thoroughly tracked to look for indications of overwatering. Water amply during the summertime and almost stop watering during the winter months. Do not allow water to stand in the rosettes. Aloe is not mainly fast-growing and may just seldom require be repotting.
Repot plants throughout the spring which are toppling their pots or have stopped expanding. Utilize a fast-draining potting blend with one-third sand or pebbles. Several types of aloe are going to disperse off-sets which could be potted separately.
Often referred to as bitter aloe, it is commonly confused with Aloe excelsa varieties, and they do look quite identical once completely grown. Another native to South Africa is the aloe ferox or cape aloe, which is a large rosette-forming evergreen succulent.
It produces dark orange stamens that stick out from the mouth and bright red-orange tubular flowers. Aloe ferox favors dry and tropical climates, sandy-loamy soils, open areas, full sun, and not excessive watering with an excellent drainage system. Aloe ferox plants are propagated primarily from head cuttings and seeds, with plants sowed with around one-meter divisions. It takes up to five years for the plants to reach the initial harvest from seeds.
Each leaf weighs around 1. Also referred to as Popcorn aloes, it flourishes in colonies, with orange flowers around early spring. Aloe plants are able to endure periodic cold levels down to -2 degrees Celsius , but as long as conditions are relatively dry.
Does well in full sun to light shade. Developed plants are rather a drought tolerant. This aloe species is a tiny herbaceous plant with tight, succulent strap-shaped leaves which conceal the damp and continually moist conditions which it grows under. It can be grown like a common cactus or succulent , while a few afternoon shades can be enjoyed in warmer circumstances. It does not require a considerable amount of sunlight to flourish.
Grow it in a quick draining soil blend, like cactus soil. In its natural environment, it flourishes best if provided ample water during its growing period yet needs an active dry period with colder conditions when the remarkable flowers show up.
It is a caulescent, branching and suckering, evergreen type Aloe plant. During summertime, it yields red or orange, green-tipped tubular flowers in racemes. Aloe argenticauda is a variety of plant which is native to Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas. The tiger tooth aloe is a clump-forming succulent plant native to Kenya. Known to branch from the base, the tiger tooth aloe got its name from the menacing-looking spiny edges on its leaves.
The aloe cameronii or red aloe can only be found in Africa. This type of succulent has curled leaves that range in color from green to bright, coppery red. The red aloe is best grown in sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil and either in a partial shade or full sun. The aloe maculata is a variety of aloe that grows rosettes of broad, triangular leaves. It is native to eastern and southern Africa, south-eastern Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
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