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Aloe polyphylla (Spiral aloe)

Aloe polyphylla Photo/Illustration: Steve Aitken

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Aloe polyphylla AL-oh pol-ee-FIL-lah Common Name: Spiral aloe Genus: Aloe
The spine-tipped leaves of this aloe grow in a beautiful spiral; mature plants have five rows of leaves growing either clockwise or counterclockwise. It is very hardy, but will rarely flower. A native of Lesotho, Africa, it is extremely endangered due to overcollecting.
 Care: Provide full sun or light shade and excellent drainage. Winter moisture is fatal.
 Problems: Fusarium crown rot.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Uses Container, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style Desert Garden, Rock Garden, Xeric Bed
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Cacti and Succulents

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