Aloe parvibracteata


Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
Speciesparvibracteata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginMozambique, Swaziland and South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga).

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10
Temperature (°F)50
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicDarker, richer green leaves than other Aloe with small white spotted bands along the leaves.
ShapeSolitary or slowly clumping.
LandscapeSpecimen, in succulent or aloe collections or as an accent piece in arid gardens.
PropagationPropagation by seed or offset.
CultivationPrefers full sun in well-drained soil of any acidity. Keep under glass in winter.
PestsNo known pests or diseases.
HabitatDry or arid plains.
Leaf DescriptionLong, thin but wide leaves with small spines along the edges.
Colour DescriptionDeep forest green leaves with pale creamy-white spotted bands. Small tan coloured spines.
Texture DescriptionSmooth with spines.

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