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Aloe brevifolia var. postgenita

Scientific Name: Aloe brevifolia var. postgenita (Roem. & Schult.) Bak
Synonym: Aloe postgenita, Aloe prolifera var. major
Family: Asphodelaceae

Aloe brevifolia var. postgenita at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: South Africa (Western Cape Province)

Growth Habits: Clumping rosettes, up to 8 inches in diameter (20 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular water

This variety is bigger than the type. Another even larger variety is Aloe brevifolia var. depressa.

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