Aloe polyphylla

Spiral Aloe

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Common Name:

Spiral Aloe

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Variegated Green Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) - Description

Aloe polyphylla is an art piece of nature. From above the leaves create a wonderful sprial shape as the leaves overlap each other to create an almost spinning affect if view from above. This little succulent will bloom in spring with 3' flower stalks loaded up with salmon pink blooms. This little plant can definitely be finicky about blooming every year!

Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.