Aloe marlothii (Mountain Aloe, Flat-flowered Aloe, Spiny Aloe.)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
Speciesmarlothii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSouth Africa.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Leaf and root decoctions are used by the Zulus for roundworm infestations and by other cultures for stomach problems and horse sickness.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 - 4 m
Spread1 - 1.8 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionEasily grown in well drained soils and full sun. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
LandscapeBeds and borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens, and Mediterranean gardens or in temperate climate as a pot plant.
PropagationBy seed, or offsets.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatBushveld vegetation along mountainous areas, rocky terrain and slopes where temperatures are warmer and frost infrequent.
Leaf DescriptionLarge, broad, succulent, light green to greyish green to blue green leaves, 1500 x 250 mm. Has a broad base tapering to a sharp point covered with spines, with maroon coloured teeth with orange tips.
Flower DescriptionThe flower have having up to 30 racemes, has varying colours from the typical orange-red to yellow or bright red.

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