Aloe ecklonis - 10 Seed Pack - Grass Aloe - Endemic Indigenous Succulent + GET FREE SEEDS - NEW

Aloe ecklonis commonly known as Grass Aloe or Grasaalwyn in Afrikaans has little or no stem at all. It has dull green almost blue leaves to 40cm long with a spotted lower surface & toothed margins. This frost resistant Aloe is drought tolerant and during winter it bears amazingly beautiful variable yellow to salmon-red flowers. Not only is it indigenous but it is also endemic to South Africa and can be found growing in grassland from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga. Plant Aloe ecklonis in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. 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.