Fascinating, Aloe polyphylla (Spiral Aloe) is a compact evergreen succulent valued for its foliage arranged in a perfect spiral pattern. The fleshy gray-green leaves form a tight rosette that becomes a beautiful spiral, either clockwise or counterclockwise, as the plant ages. A plant can count up to 150 leaves geometrically arranged in 5 ranks. The leaves are adorned with white to pale-green spines along their edges and a dark, purplish brown terminal spine at their tips. This Aloe rarely flowers. When it does in spring and early summer, its red to salmon-pink tubular blooms are borne on a branching spike that emerges above the foliage. The flower of Aloe polyphylla is the national flower of Lesotho. Lovely in decorative containers!
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Common names | Aloe, Spiral Aloe |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' (30cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Common names | Aloe, Spiral Aloe |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' (30cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Aloe polyphylla (Spiral Aloe) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe polyphylla (Spiral Aloe) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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