Aloe Africana Fresh Seed Uitenhage Tree Arborescent Succulent Cacti Houseplant Drought Tolerant Perennial Pollinators Ukfreepp

Aloe africana, Uitenhage Aloe, Seeds, Arborescent (Tree like) Succulent, Yellow flowers, Drought Tolerant Tall Succulent, Freshly harvested, UK Grown, UK FREE POST This auction is for 5, 10, 20 or 30 seeds of this interesting arborescent succulent from Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It is a great architectural plant for Mediterranean & xerophytic gardens, & can make an interesting addition for a conservatory or outside over summer in temperate dry gardens. It does well in a drier well drained sites in full sun in middle to the back of the border or as a specimen plant, but is quite tolerant of other soil types & moisture. Drought tolerant. Plants should be lifted & moved into a heated greenhouse/indoors if you live in a frost prone area. This upright slow growing perennial produces a stem growing to over 2m high with a crowded, dense, apical rosette of grey-green leaves that are linear-lanceolate & recurved, up to 0.65 m long. The leaf margins are armed with small, reddish teeth. Flowers are borne on an erect, unbranched to branched raceme with beautiful tubular Yellow flowers are up to 55 mm long & curved. Flowering time is from winter to early spring (July to September in South Africa). The winged seeds are formed in dehiscing capsules & dispersed by the wind. Great for pollinators such as Sunbirds! Please note the last photo is for illustrative purposes only, showing the type of seeds you will receive. If you have any problems with your item please contact as soon as possible rather than leave negative feedback, your custom is greatly valued & we hope to ensure you have a positive buying experience. Many thanks, Manchester Botanics Aloe Africana Fresh Seed Uitenhage Tree Arborescent Succulent Cacti Houseplant Drought Tolerant Perennial Pollinators Ukfreepp