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Aloe greatheadii var. greatheadii

Scientific Name: Aloe greatheadii var. greatheadii Schoenl.
Synonym: Aloe greatheadei, Aloe pallidiflora, Aloe termetophila
Family: Asphodelaceae

Aloe greatheadii at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-12

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa (Northern Province), Zimbabwe, Zambia

Growth Habits: Solitary or slowly clumping rosette, up to 16 inches in diameter (40 cm)

Watering Needs: Summer grower, keep drier in winter

Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
Pale pink to red flowers in winter.

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