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A medium to large, arborescens-type shrubby aloe with attractive silvery-green foliage and bright red flowers in mid to late winter. Drought resistant, evergreen and hardy. Best in a sunny spot.
Name & classification
- Botanical name:
- Aloe 'Rooibok'
- Common names:
- Aloe (E)
Aalwyn, Aalwee (A)
Hlaba, Lekhala (SSo)
Icena (Nd)
Imboma (Z) - Plant family:
-
Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
- Includes genera Aloe, Asphodelus and Kniphofia - Plant categories:
- Cacti and Succulents; Non-herbaceous Perennials
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Features
- Leaf habit:
- Evergreen
- Height:
- 1.3 metres
- Width:
- 1 metre
- Has thorns
- Plant shape:
- A medium to large arborescens-type shrubby aloe.
- Leaf description:
- The foliage is an attractive silvery-green
- Spine or thorn description:
- Flower description:
- Abundant racemes of bright red flowers
- Flower colour:
- Red
- Flowering months:
- May-June
Habitat
- Water requirements:
- Waterwise (little water required)
- Frost tolerance:
- Hardy
- Cold tolerance (°C):
- -5
- Light conditions:
- Sun
Other Characteristics
Drought resistant
Suitable for growing in containers
Suitable for hedging
Low maintenance
Suitable for growing in containers
Suitable for hedging
Low maintenance
Edibility & Toxicity
We have no confirmation that any part of this plant is edible
We have no confirmation that any part of this plant is toxic, however we urge caution as this information may be incorrect.
Ecology
Attracts birds
Attracts insects
Attracts insects
Other information
- Notes:
- Released in 2006 by de Wet Plant Breeders
- References:
- Aloe Hybrids for the garden, De Wet Plant Breeders Catalogue (2012)
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