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Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) (Pillans): A highly-prized plant with mesmerizing geometry! This incredible plant grows up to 150 pointed leaves that line up in five spirals (clockwise or counter). The leaves are lined with short teeth and a translucent border, much like the leaf windows of Haworthia. It is native to the mountains of Lesotho, where it spends winters under snow. It is a slow, finicky grower, but has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.
Please Note: This is a challenging plant to keep alive. It needs plenty of outdoor sunshine, but does poorly in temperatures above 80F. It needs more water than most Aloes, but will rot in soggy soil. Outside of its native habitat, its seems to do best in a coastal, Northern California climate.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
3.5" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Yellow / Gold
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 8 (10F), Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Maximum Rosette Size
Over 8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Loose Rosette
Special Characteristic
Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 8 - 10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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