| Botanical name | Aloe species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Flower colours range from white to shades of yellow, orange, red and pink. |
| Common name(s) | Aloe |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This species bears succulent foliage that grows in rosette or spirals at the stem or branch tips, usually lance-shaped and toothed or spiny. |
| Uses in landscape design | Water wise , Indigenous gadening (South Africa) |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
Aloe species (Aloe)
- Botanical name: Aloe species
- Common name(s): Aloe
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
The Aloe genus is restricted to Africa and Madagascar, and many species are indigenous to South Africa. Aloes occur in a wide range of climates, so the variance in the species is huge, from tree-like aloes, such as A. barbarae, to the clump forming A. arborescens, rosette forming A. maculata and tiny A. parvula. Flower colours range from white to shades of yellow, orange, red and pink. Most aloes are drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise gardens. Aloes produce copious amounts of pollen and nectar, attracting birds and insects when they are in flower. Many aloe hybrids have been cultivated to suit garden conditions.
Family: Asphodelaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: AL-oh
Aloe species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Flower colours range from white to shades of yellow, orange, red and pink.
This species bears succulent foliage that grows in rosette or spirals at the stem or branch tips, usually lance-shaped and toothed or spiny.
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