Aloe reitzii

Reitz Aloe

Aloe reitzii is native to South Africa and its rosettes can grow up to 1.5 meters in diameter and height. The pictures show a young plant. In older specimens, the thorns are only on the leaf edges, in young plants they can also be found on the leaf surfaces.

Aloe reitzii
Aloe reitzii in winter (January).

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Rosette-shaped and perennial succulent plant, up to 1.5 meters
Origin: South Africa
USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)

Aloe reitzii
Aloe reitzii in summer (July) at a sunny spot in my garden.

Botany

Family: Asphodelaceae, Asphodeloideae subfamily
Name: Aloe reitzii

Aloe reitzii

Categories: Asphodeloideae | Succulents |

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