Aloe flexilifolia

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Aloe flexilifolia is from NE Tanzania where it grows exclusively in the Western Usambara Mountains on overhanging sheer rock faces and ledges. There is also a form that grows in flatter places with deeper soils.

Growth Habit:

This Aloe displays soft gray-green leaves that spiral outwards in graceful curves. It develops a sprawling, multi-stemmed habit with age and blooms in late fall/early winter with a profusion of loosely arranged red-orange flowers.

Growing Requirements:

Like most Aloe, this species prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Features:

This species is critically endangered.

Where at Lotusland:

Aloe Garden