Mazhar Botanic Garden

Aloe marlothii A. Berger

Flat-flowered aloe

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001005
Common name: Flat-flowered aloe
English name: Mountain aloe
Arabic name: الوي مارلوثياي
Native: South Africa
Country: South Africa
(PGR): Rare

Arborescent aloe, large robust head of stiff leaves stiff, gray-green up to 15 m long, covered in short spines on the convex lower surfaces and concave upper surfaces the inflorescence is a much-branched, flowers yellow through orange to bright red

Ornamental aloe. Medicinal leaves. 

Texture: Lime rich soils Loam Rocky  Sandy loam
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Topography: Coastal area Desert
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Mediterranean Subtropics Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Winter- early spring
Zone: 9b : 11
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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