Aloe vaombe
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Aloe vaombe
Also known as Malagasy Tree Aloe. It is a beautiful and brillant large unbranched succulent that can grow up to 12 feet tall or more with large solitary rosettes up to 5 feet across. The leaves will turn in to rich red tones during the winter and will produce fantastic orange-red flowers in mid-winter.
It needs full sun, it is drought tolerant. Water occasionally once established. It can resist temperatures around 30 F for short periods of time.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Late winter/early spring |
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Common Name | Malagasy tree aloe |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Asphodelaceae |
Flower | Red |
Frost Tolerance | 0°c |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
Height | 12 feet (3 |
Origin | Madagascar |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Aloe vaombe |
Shape | Rosette |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |