Aloe marlothii

Mountain Aloe

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Common Name:

Mountain Aloe

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Orange

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) - Description

Aloe marlothii (also known as the Mountain Aloe or the Flat-flowered Aloe) is a large, single-stemmed Southern African aloe of rocky places and open flat country, occasionally growing to 6m tall. Its distribution ranges from the Klip River Hills in Johannesburg, through eastern Botswana, northwards over the Soutpansberg to Zimbabwe and Malawi and eastwards through Swaziland and Mozambique to the coast.

Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) - Blooming

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

Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) - 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.

Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) - Planting

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

Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) - Pest

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

Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) - 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.