Bio Facts: Hardy Spiral Aloe
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Common Name:
Hardy Spiral Aloe
Scientific Name:
Aloe polyphylla
Origin:
Lesotho, South Africa
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:
7b-9
Light Requirements:
Part sun to light shade
Soil Requirements:
Regular water in well drained soil
Notes:
- Named for the perfect spiral arrangement of its leaves
- Spiral can be clockwise or counter clockwise and formed by 5 rows of leaves
- Can be difficult to grow in cultivation with its specific growing requirements
- The only alpine member of the genus Aloe, can get 1’h x 2’w
- Frost tolerant
- Blooms salmon color flowers in Spring/Summer
