Aloe is a genus containing about 400 species of flowering succulent plants. The most common and well known of these is Aloe vera, or “true aloe”. The genus is native to Africa, and is common in South Africa’s Cape Province, the mountains of tropical Africa, and neighbouring areas such as Madagascar, the Arabian peninsula, and the islands of Africa.

Growing to 40cm with dull green leaves and minutely toothed margins. Bears compact heads of lemon-yellow to yellow flowers in summer.

USDA Zone – 7

Season to Sow – Spring