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

Aloe thorncroftii is a South African endemic species with a localised distribution at Barberton in the Mpumalanga Province where it is found growing on steep, rocky slopes in grassland. Aloe thorncroftii is a solitary stemless plant with blue-grey leaves that are rough to the touch. During spring it bears erect flower spikes of dusky pink flowers. The inflorescence can grow up to 60cm tall. 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.