Aloe barberae

Name

Aloe barberae (Aloe bainesii)

What you will get

You will receive a well rooted 1ltr plant.

About

Aloe barberae is a tree Aloe and in its native environment it can grow upto 18m high, however nothing like this in our cool climate. It forms a woody trunk that branches as it gains height, and is greyish brown and rough to touch. The leaves recurve, are dark green and deeply channelled. The flowers range from salmon pink to orange. An amazing architectural Aloe that does need to be kept frost free in the winter.

Family

Aloe

Origin

South Africa

Care and Planting

Keep dry and frost free in winter and will be best as a pot plant in the UK. Use a soil based compost with the addition of grit to help with drainage.

Uses

Great architectural pot plant and will become big and impressive given enough time. A great centre piece in any garden.