Aloe angelica - 10 Seed Pack - Indigenous Endemic South African Succulent + Global Delivery - NEW

Aloe angelica commonly known as Wylliespoort Aloe in English, Wylliespoortaalwyn in Afrikaans and Tshikhopha in Venda is not only an indigenous species but it is also endemic to South Africa where it can be found growing in the Limpopo Province, Soutpansberg and Blouberg. It is similar in appearance to Aloe thraskii and Aloe alooides, having usually a single stem up to 3.6 meters tall, but occasionally being branched. The smooth leaves armed with small sharp teeth are spreading to recurved, with old dried leaves remaining around the upper part of the trunk. The complex much-branched inflorescence contains many short tubular flowers budding red but turning yellow in age. It typically flowers during winter. Aloes are very popular and some of the most rewarding plants to cultivate. They make excellent accent plants owing to their often strange and inspiring architectures, as well as the bright flowers that offset the grey-green leaves.

         
They are also very suitable as container plants and small aloes can be used very effectively as border plants at the edge of a bed. Although aloes are most often included in rockeries, their application in horticulture is not limited to this feature and they can be used in almost any setting and in conjunction with most common garden plants.

Aloes can tolerate long periods of drought, but it is not true that watering should be withheld to obtain optimal growth. Stressed plants are more susceptible to insects and pests. Plants flourish, flower better and are more resistant when given adequate water during the growing season. However, be very cautious not to over-water aloes because they may rot if they stay wet for too long. Adequate drainage is essential.