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    • Photo of Aloe marlothii landscape by Dry Oasis Plants

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    Also Known As

    • Bergaalwyn
    • Flat Flowered Aloe
    • Mountain Aloe
    • Spiny Aloe

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

    2ga | $29.75

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    Fewer than 6 at Dry Oasis Plants

    4in | $12.75

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    Fewer than 4 at Dry Oasis Plants

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    Aloe marlothii plant details

    Aloe marlothii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue foliage. In fall and winter orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe marlothii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: bare root shipping available, border plant, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe marlothii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aloe marlothii, native to South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, and Mozambique, is one of the larger and more impressive Aloes. It is single-stemmed, and can grow up to a tree-like 15 feet tall. This striking species of aloe has an especially large robust head of stiff, grey-green leaves. The mountain aloe is without doubt one of southern Africa's most rewarding aloes to grow and adds an interesting slant to aloe culture.

    In late fall to late winter the flowers of Aloe marlothii are held on racemes on a branched candelabra-shaped inflorescence, having up to 30 racemes (single spikes covered with individual flowers).

    The plant is impenetrable, and often planted to form living fences.

    Learn more about Aloe marlothii

    This plant has been grown in a 4" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "semi-dry-root" (with some soil to help protect roots).

    By: Dry Oasis Plants

    One of the most iconic of the hundreds of aloes occurring in Africa; dense hillside populations of the tall mountain aloe, or bergaalwyn, are a familiar sight in southern Africa. Fantastic, arborescent species (grows into a tree) with thick, blue leaves and orange or grey colored thorns on the ventral (bottom) side of each leaf. Extremely tolerant of drought and arid conditions. Huge candelabra shaped canopy of red and yellow flowers when mature.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Full Sun. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). branching inflorescence bearing Red-Orange Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    One of the larger & most impressive of the Aloes, “Flat Flowered Aloe” is also fairly hardy - to 20 °F. Usually single stemmed & eventually tree like (to 10’ tall), this species starts out as a huge rosette of thick gray-green leaves well armed with brown teeth. A Winter bloomer, the large 4’ tall & wide flower spikes (racemes) come in orange, yellow or amber & are held almost horizontally on branched “arms.” Rich, well-drained soil is best. Fab in large containers. No Summer water required.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aloe marlothii plant

    How to Grow Aloe marlothii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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