Aloe namibensis - 10 Seed Pack - Exotic Namibian Succulent - Combined Global Shipping, NEW

Aloe namibensis is an attractive solitary stemless species from the dry Namibian deserts. It has pale blue-green, flattish leaves that curve upward, with very small, spread out, black teeth along the leaf margins. Aloe namibensis is distributed in Central Namibia to Karibib Valley. It has grey leaves without a stem and the leaves are about 50 cm long. Flowers appear on an erect inflorescence 1 meter high and are divided in 3-6 upright racemes of coral red flowers. They usually grow solitary or with divided heads forming clumps. 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.