Waterwise Plant Details
Spiral Aloe
- Family: ASPHODELACEAE
- Genus: Aloe
- Species: polyphylla
Striking variety with succulent, light green leaves in 5 spiralling ranks to form a ball-like rosette to 30 cm across. Short branching flower stems are topped with clusters of orange tubular flowers in spring. Sun or light shade, frost hardy. This plant may only be available at specialist nurseries.
Pronunciation: Alow-ee
Warning: Medium to high harm potential. All parts can be irritants from touching and eating. This also applies to stock and other animals.