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Aloe vaotsanda

Perhaps the most handsome Aloe, with its outspread recurved green leaves atop a stout trunk clad with persistent dead leaves (if not removed). Orangish flowers. Slowgrowing. Needs best warm and well-drained position, or pot.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

My favourite Aloe shape.
In the garden.
... and a year or so later.
The flowers are a real surprise!
Close view of a raceme.
Tiny dainty inflorescence for a large Aloe!
Recommended planting technique for challenging subjects. Not much hole and minimal damage to rootball.

Aloe vaotsanda

Perhaps the most handsome Aloe, with its outspread recurved green leaves atop a stout trunk clad with persistent dead leaves (if not removed). Orangish flowers. Slowgrowing. Needs best warm and well-drained position, or pot.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

My favourite Aloe shape.
In the garden.
... and a year or so later.
The flowers are a real surprise!
Close view of a raceme.
Tiny dainty inflorescence for a large Aloe!
Recommended planting technique for challenging subjects. Not much hole and minimal damage to rootball.