Aloe asperifolia - 5 Seed Pack - Exotic Namibian Succulent + GET FREE SEEDS WITH ALL ORDERS - NEW

Aloe asperifolia, sometimes referred to as Desert Aloe or Sandpaper Aloe, is native to Namibia and is one of the northern Namib's few leaf-succulents. It grows in a circular pattern, reaching some 30cm in height. It bears greyish leaves that have brown teeth scattered along the leaf margins. The desert aloe which needs very little water, just a misting over once in a while, has leaves that are rough to the touch. It has characteristic horizontally arranged flower-heads with magnificent red flowers. The leaves are traditionally used to induce abortion. This Aloe is abundant in position, but has a limited distribution, restricted to the central and northern Namib and grows mainly on gravel plains. 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.