Soil Type: 1 part potting soil to 1 part pumice or lava rock with around 25% horticultural sand added to the mix. Water Needs: Light watering schedule during the summer months very little to no watering in the winter or cold season.
SPIRAL ALOE FULL
Frequently Asked Questions General Information:Įxposure: Full to partial sunlight up to 6 hours per day.Because of the high demand for this succulent plant and its specific requirements for growing, Spiral Aloe has been listed as an endangered species. It can grow up to 12-inches (30cm) in height. The succulent produces salmon-pink colored flowers in the spring and early summer.Īloe polyphylla originates from the Aloaceae family and is native to the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho. The leaves of Spiral Aloe are wide and have sharply-pointed tips that are purplish-brown in color. Whether the spiral moves clockwise or counter-clockwise, the leaves are arranged in a way that the spiral looks perfect.Įach turn of the spiral has around 15 to 30 leaves. The spiral formation of Aloe polyphylla is its most striking feature and is the main reason why growers are motivated to plant it in their respective gardens. Its name, “polyphylla” is derived from 2 Greek words – “poly” which means “many” and “phylla” or “leaves”. This is why the succulent is also called “Spiral Aloe”. Many growers consider it the most beautiful aloe because of the unique spiral formation of it leaves which has a greyish-green color. Aloe polyphylla is a mesmerizing succulent.
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