Aloe africana growing succulent plant of the genus Aloe also known as African aloe plant, Aloe africana perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean, subtropical or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green the leaf fleshy with spiny serrated edges, leaves grow in rosette.
Aloe africana flower
Flower color yellow with red or orange, the flowers grow in inflorescence stalk.
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Requirements for Aloe africana growing and care:
Frost free, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seeds / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do so
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
When is the best time to plant?
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant?
Leaves 10-30 cm (3-10 inches) the plant is 20-50 cm (0.8-2 feet)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
Yellow red or orange flowers in cone shape, the flowers grow in inflorescence on stalk
Scientific name:
Aloe africana
