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Kleinaalwyn (African)

Aloe Brevifolia

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Overview

The Aloe brevifolia, also known as Kleinaalwyn or Short-leaved Aloe, is a compact, evergreen succulent. It boasts rosettes of thick, blue-green leaves adorned with white teeth and can reach up to 12 inches in height and spread up to 18 inches wide. This drought-tolerant plant produces red to orange tubular flowers on spikes in spring, adding vibrant color and attracting pollinators to the landscape. Ideal for rockeries and Mediterranean-themed gardens.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — The Aloe brevifolia, also known as Kleinaalwyn or Short-leaved Aloe, is a compact, evergreen succulent
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — It boasts rosettes of thickKleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — This drought-tolerant plant produces red to orange tubular flowers on spikes in springKleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — adding vibrant color and attracting pollinators to the landscapeKleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — Ideal for rockeries and Mediterranean-themed gardens

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Aloaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — The Aloe brevifolia, also known as Kleinaalwyn or Short-leaved Aloe, is a compact, evergreen succulent
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — It boasts rosettes of thick
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — This drought-tolerant plant produces red to orange tubular flowers on spikes in spring
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — adding vibrant color and attracting pollinators to the landscape
Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — Ideal for rockeries and Mediterranean-themed gardens

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