Family: Asphodelaceae

Genus: Aloe

Species: thraskii

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001003

Common name: Coast Aloe

English name: Dune aloe

Arabic name: الوي سراسكياي

Native: South Africa

Country: South Africa

(PGR): Rare

succulent aloe unbranched tree-like grow 2-3 m tall leaves pale olive-green, small reddish-brown marginal teeth and are recurved back to the trunk inflorescence broadly-cylindrical erect racemes, flowers yellow, anthers orange, giving the flower a bicolored look fruit reddish brown triangular capsule

Ornamental succulent. Deal for coastal and sandy landscapes, it's used in xeriscaping, as a focal point in succulent gardens, and for erosion control on slopes. Also suitable as a striking architectural plant in public and private gardens.

Texture: Clay Coastal Alluvial Soils Lime rich soils Sandy alluvia Sandy loam

Fertility: High

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Topography: Coastal area

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time: Winter

Zone: 9 : 11

pH range: 5.5-7.5

Status: Rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Succulent

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Rare

Vegetation types: Evergreen

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral