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Noble Aloe, Zimbabwe Aloe

Scientific Name: Aloe excelsa var. excelsa A. Berger
Family: Asphodelaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, northwestern South Africa

Growth Habits: Succulent single stems, up to 14 feet tall (4 m)

Watering Needs: Summer grower, keep drier in winter

Propagation: Seeds

The name excelsa comes from the Latin for 'lofty'.

Blooming Habits:
Red flowers in late winter.

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