Aloe marlothii (Mountain Aloe, Flat Flowered Aloe.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Species | marlothii |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 - 6 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | A great plant for beds and borders, rock gardens, and succulent gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagated by offsets. |
| Pests | May be prone to scale and mealybugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found in mountainous areas, rocky terrains, and dry slopes. |
| Leaf Description | Large, broad and succulent, light green to greyish green leaves, and are 1.5 m long, and 0.25 m wide, with a sharp point, covered with spines on upper and lower surfaces. |
| Flower Description | Horizontal, orange-red to yellow or bright red flowers. |
Photographs
Aloe marlothii, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.