Aloe greatheadii davyana
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Aloe greatheadii var. davyana
Description: Aloe davyana is one of the stemless spotted leaf aloes with a neat compact habit of growth.
Habit: It forms basal rosettes and grows singularly or in groups of up to 15 plants.
Flowers: Reddish, perianth usually pale pink or red
Blooming season: It is a mid winter flowering
Cultivation and Propagation:
It is easy to an excellent garden plantit needs very little water and because it is frost resistant, it will survive in extremely cold conditions.
Watering: Water in moderation. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Water it less than average if in bigger pots.
Special need: Provide very good ventilation. Nearly all problems occur as a result of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially when weather conditions are dull and cool or very humid.
Traditional uses: The leaf pulp and the bitter sap are used medicinally for the treatment of wounds, sores and burns.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid winter |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Spotted aloe |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower | Rose/mauve |
| Frost Tolerance | 25 to 50°f |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Height | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Aloe greatheadii davyana |
| Shape | Rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |