Aloe polyphylla is a stemless aloe and grows its leaves in a very distinctive spiral shape. The plants do not seem to sucker or produce off-shoots, but from the germination of their seeds they can form small, dense clumps. The fat, wide, serrated, gray-green leaves have sharp, dark leaf-tips. This aloe flowers at the beginning of summer, producing red-to-pink flowers at the head of robust, branched inflorescences.
The species is highly sought after as an ornamental but is difficult to cultivate and usually soon dies if removed from its natural habitat. In South Africa, buying or collecting the plant is a criminal offence.
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Great shot with a beautiful helix
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern of the cactus leaves in your first image! Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteAn intriguing plant. and so love the design.
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great plant!
ReplyDeleteAloe is good for the hair.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the reason behind why in South Africa aloe is not allowed?