Aloe hereroensis - Sand Aloe - 10 Seed Pack - Exotic Namibian Succulent - Worldwide Shipping, NEW

Aloe hereroensis or Sand Aloe received its specie name from where it was originally found in Northern Namibia, home of the Herero. The leaves are greyish-green in colour and are long and narrow in shape, they are curved inwards near the top which gives the rosette a rounded appearance. The leaf margins are armed with sharp reddish-brown triangular teeth. Aloe hereroensis flowers from mid-winter to spring in shades ranging from orange to scarlet; rarely a plant will produce yellow flowers. 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.