Aloe polyphylla - spiral aloe

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This gorgeous low-growing aloe is easy to identify, with a unique spiral movement to its leaves.

There's no truth to the rumour the leaves spiral clockwise in the northern hemishpere, antu-clockwise in the southern hemisphere... rather, some plants prefer to left-spiral and some right-spiral.

It can be somewhat challenging to cultivate, which is why you won't see it for sale everywhere. In its native Lesotho you might find it clinging to a rockface at altitude, where the climate is cool and summer rainfall is high.

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Description

Aloe polyphylla - spiral aloe

APPEARANCE : Low rosette succulent with triangular pointed green leaves arranged in a tight spiral turning either clockwise or anticlockwise. Mature plants produce tall red-orange-coral flowerspikes in spring. RHS award of garden merit.
USE FOR : Ornamental plant in well lit indoor areas; outdoor dry gardens, xeriscaping, waterwise gardens, scree gardens. Perfect for pots
CLIMATE : Frost and drought tolerant. Protect plants from hard frost; can withstand snow.
PLANTING: Plant in very free draining soil in pots or out in the garden. Likes plenty of sun.
CARE: Aloe plants require little water. Weekly watering during the warmer months will keep plants looking lush. Fertilise during spring with an organic liquid feed mixed at half rate. If potted plants become crowded as pups develop, remove young plants and share with neighbours or re-pot.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 50cm H x 50cm W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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