Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aloe polyphylla Spiral Aloe, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Succulents & Cacti Rosette
Description:
A very hardy and showy succulent reaching a height of only 15 to 20cm. This Aloe's leaves are soft and flexible and are grey-green in colour. The leaf has a unique eye catching spiralling pattern, which spreads to over 1m in diameter. This plant would make a great feature in any garden and is an ideal rockery plant. Also looks fantastic in a decorative pot.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a well drained soil. Information and images courtesy of Touch of Class Plants and InStyle Succulents.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Xanthorrhoeaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink, Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: High
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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