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.

Shrubby plant branched from base. Leaves taper to along sharp point. Bears scarlet or brownish red flowers. Found on rocky slopes & cliff faces. Native to Tanzania.

USDA Climate Zone – 10

Season to Sow – Spring