Bury seedling with the roots just showing. After years of careful monitoring they are eventually able to harvest seeds that produce modern aloe hybrids with lovely forms and superb flowering abilities. Remove seeds one by one as germination occurs and place into soil into which sand has been added. Germination occurs in the water, starting from one month, but is erratic and can take several months or more. The spiral aloe grows well in terracotta or clay planters because they assist the soil absorb excess rainwater. Germination: Can be started at any time of year. All other regions can safely order these seeds! If we shipped they could be seized by the border, and possible fines could be imposed (they consider the buyer to be importer). USA Restriction : Unfortunately these seeds are not permitted in the USA. We have grown these seeds (using the method below) and germination is excellent! In cultivation in the UK this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Hardy in zones 9-12, or grown indoors in sunny window. In South Africa, it is a criminal offence to remove plants or seed of Aloe polyphylla from their natural habitat or to buy plants from roadside vendors. The species is highly sought after as an ornamental but is difficult to cultivate and usually soon dies if removed from its natural habitat. This aloe flowers at the beginning of summer, producing flowers that range in color from red to salmon pink and occasionally yellow. The plants do not seem to sucker or produce offshoots, but from the germination of their seeds they can form small, dense clumps. Spiral formed by leaves with emerging flower bud.Īloe polyphylla is a stemless aloe and grows its leaves in a very distinctive spiral shape which may be clockwise or anti-clockwise. We are happy to say we finally have this stunning Aloe back in stock Aloe polyphylla, the spiral aloe, or many-leaved aloe, is an evergreen succulent. Unique leaf formation which corkscrews out from the centre of the plant.We are happy to say we finally have this stunning Aloe back in stock!Īloe polyphylla, the spiral aloe, or many-leaved aloe, is an evergreen succulent perennial, it is well known for its strikingly symmetrical, five-pointed spiral growth habit. Thick green leaves with pointed, purplish-brown tips form a compact, symmetrical spiral that can grow clockwise or counterclockwise. Its unique spiraling growth habit has made this succulent popular and highly sought after. All plants are shipped bare root (without soil). The spiral aloe ( Aloe polyphylla) is a mesmerizing evergreen succulent in the Aloe genus that is native to South Africa. Please Note: Succulents change colour throughout the year and the plants we deliver can look different from the pictures. Why not give us a call or send us a message if you are planning updates to your Garden - they make amazing feature plants in a UK Garden and we have a huge selection to offer. We have 3 x different sizes on offer at the Nursery - from 1L starter plants (that measure 15cm in diameter), through to large 5L (25cm-30cms) & 10L (& 10 year old plus) Giant specimens! Its pointy spiraling form looks more like origami than a plant. They originate from the mountainous regions of South Africa and regularly get covered in Snow so we know they can really survive the worst the UK weather can throw at them! The 'Spiral Aloe' is one-of-a-kind perfectly UK hardy (given a few key hints) and a real showpiece Succulent for the Garden with its mesmerising evergreen spiral-forming growth. Aloe 'Polyphylla' aka the 'Spiral Aloe' is quite simply stunningly beautiful!
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