Aloe africana
Scientific Name: Aloe africana Mill.
Synonym: Aloe africana var. latifolia , Aloe africana var. angustior , Aloe angustifolia, Aloe bolusii, Aloe perfoliata var. africana , Aloe perfoliata var. beta , Aloe pseudoafricana
Family: Asphodelaceae
Aloe africana at the Tucson Botanical garden
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Avoid any frost
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape close to the coast)
Growth Habits: Single-stemmed aloe, 6 to 12 feet tall (2-4 m), 4 feet in diameter (1.2 m)
Watering Needs: Needs more water during spring and autumn, when it is growing
The dry leaf of the Aloe africana persist on the stem after they die.
Blooming Habits:
In winter, the Aloe africana has an inflorescence, up to 3 feet long (90 cm) with 2 to 4 branches. The individual flowers are 1.5 to 2 inches long (4-5 cm), with red buds that turn more and more yellow as they open and age. The open flowers are curved upward.
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