Bergaalwyn
Scientific Name: Aloe marlothii A. Berger
Synonym: Aloe ferox, Aloe ferox var. xanthostachys , Aloe marlothii, Aloe spectabilis, Aloe supralaevis var. hanburyi
Family: Asphodelaceae
USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Native from Zimbabwe to Mpumalanga and Mozambique
Growth Habits: Unbranched trees to 10 feet high (3 m)
Watering Needs: Summer grower, needs regular water in summer
Propagation: Seeds
The KwaZulu-Natal form used to be known as Aloe spectabilis (third picture).
Blooming Habits:
Orange flowers in winter.
Culture:
This species is dormant in winter, keep it totally dry at or around 40°F (4°C).
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