I bought this from Lidl a couple of years ago for a couple of quid. It was in a small pot but now stands 26cm tall and has a 25cm span. Rather hardy as it has survived the big freeze I suffered in the greenhouse this winter. Plenty of photos to help but if you need any more just ask. Thanks in anticipation.
I'm not sure but it looks like one I grew outside permanently years ago called Aloe Cristata. It used to form little spreading rosettes like a Sempervivum.
On three other forums two names have came up - Aloe ferox and (more likely) A.marlothii. http://www.succulents.co.za/aloes/single-stemmed-aloes/aloe-marlothii.php Quote from the above page................. " Description of Aloe marlothii: Stem: Stems are solitary and may reach a height of up to 6 meters in height, the average specimen only reaches between 2m - 4m in height." A.ferox may be more manageable.................... " Description of Aloe ferox: Stem: Aloe ferox can reach a height of up to 5 meters in mature specimens but it is usually only 2 meters on average."
Dont think its A.ferrox, I've got one of those and it looks similar, but different if that makes sense.
Yes it does as this has more spines on the actual leaf than A.ferox although it was said that could be due to it still being relatively juvenile. Time will tell.
NO, I dont get the white areas around the thorns. Not sure but I dont think ferrox would withstand a freeze
Just double checked the answer on the other forum - it was A.broomii that applied to Ignore me!! Been a baaaad day so far
What??!!! There are other forums???!!! How is that possible???!!!! This is the only gardening forum you'll ever need...isn't it???
longk, It is Aloe aculeata The white base to the brown thorns are distinctive. It is from the Northern bushveld areas of South Africa. So warmer (5°C at least) temps over winter. Am quite surprised it survived an extended freeze! Forms a similar rosette to A broomii About a meter across with leaves a meter tall or so.
Young man - I believe that you may just have nailed it! Somewhat more manageable in terms of size too/ Thank you
Mine is a little bigger than yours, but it seems to be slow growing. I have also seen them in the wild. A fantastic sight in winter with every rostette in full bloom. http://www.kambroo.com/succulent_pl...=1130&osCsid=2c3f0cd644fd1bab7454e26df0423968
