Aloe melanacantha var. erinacea
Scientific Name: Aloe melanacantha var. erinacea Hardy
Synonym: Aloe erinacea
Family: Asphodelaceae
USDA: 8b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F ( -7°C)
Origin: Namibia
Growth Habits: Solitary or very slowly clumping rosettes, slowly growing to 1 ft (30cm) in diameter or more
Watering Needs: Regular water when growing, generally in spring and fall.
Propagation: Generally by seeds since offsets are rare
Beautiful flowers and foliage. When kept dry and in full sun this Aloe takes an attractive mahogany color.
Blooming Habits:
The red flowers come on 2 to 3 feet inflorescences (60-90 cm).
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