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Aloe arborescens Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Tree Aloe, Krantz Aloe Origin: South Africa          Tree Aloe is grown mainly as an ornamental or as an accent plant, but is also an excellent and impenetrable hedge plant. Established plants will survive a drought quite well, but for the benefit of the plant, water should be provided. |  |
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 | Aloe aristata Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Torch Plant, Lace Aloe Origin: South Africa   Small attractive Aloe that looks a lot like a giant Haworthia. |  |
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 Aloe plicatilis | Aloe sp. Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Aloe Origin: Africa, Madagascar and The Arabian Peninsula     They range in size from little one inch miniatures to massive plant colonies consisting of hundreds of 2 foot diameter plants. Although most Aloes have some medicinal or commercial value, the most commonly known is the Aloe barbadensis... better known as Aloe vera. All Aloes are semitropical succulent plants, and may only be grown outdoors in areas where there is no chance of freezing (USDA zones 10-11). However, they make excellent house plants when they are given sufficient light. Potted Aloes benefit from spending the summer outdoors. Older specimens may even bloom, producing a tall stock covered with bright colored coral flowers. Aloe flower nectar is a favorite of hummingbirds! The medicinal properties of Aloe vera have been known, and recorded since biblical times. It has been used for a variety of ailments, and as an ointment for burns, cuts, and rashes, as well as an ingredient in various beauty preparations. The sap of the Aloe is a thick, mucilaginous gel. It is this gel which is used medicinally. Because Aloe plants consist of 95% water, they are extremely frost tender. If they are grown outdoors in warm climates, they should be planted in full sun, or light shade. The soil should be moderately fertile, and fast draining. Established plants will survive a drought quite well, but for the benefit of the plant, water should be provided. During the winter months, the plant will become somewhat dormant, and utilize very little moisture. During this period watering should be minimal. Allow the soil to become completely dry before giving the plant a cup or two of water. During the summer months, the soil should be completely soaked, but then be allowed to dry again before re-watering. Aloes have a shallow, spreading root system, so when it is time to repot choose a wide planter, rather than a deep one. You may also use a packaged 'cacti mix' soil. Aloes are propagated by removing the offsets which are produced around the base of mature plants, when they are a couple inches tall (or larger). They may also be grown from seed. |  Aloe squarrosa |
 |  Aloe africana |  Aloe pictifolia |  |
 |  Aloe variegata |  Aloe plicatilis |  |
 This "house" plant is 3 ft in diameter... |  Blooming Aloe... |  |  |
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 | Aloe striata Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Coral Aloe Origin: South Africa Aloe striata is a stemless aloe with blue green leaves and attractive coral red flowers. |  |
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 | Bulbine frutescens, Bulbine caulescens Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Stalked Bulbine, Rankkopieva ,Orange African Bulbine Origin: South Africa  Leaves: tall fleshy green cylinder, long and thin, similar to onion leaf blade. This plant grows well in a well-drained soil and is also very tolerant of poor, dry soil. Be careful not to over water, Bulbine must have a well drained soil. Bulbine grows best in full sun, has succulent foliage, and produces racemes of star-shaped yellow with orange flowers in the summer months. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9-11 |  |
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 Bulbinella cauda-felis | Bulbinella sp. Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Bulbinella Winter to spring flowering and deciduous in summer, bulbinellas relish good drainage and plenty of water during their growing period in the colder months. Come summer, dry conditions are required to prevent the fleshy tubers from rotting. |  Bulbinella cauda-felis |
 Bulbinella latifolia |
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 | Kniphofia sp. Family: Asphodelaceae / Liliaceae Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily Origin: Madagascar and Tropical South Africa.  'Red Hot Poker' is the local nickname for these bold, handsome plants. The thick, almost succulent leaf blades are evergreen, and of interest even when the cylindrical flower spikes are absent. Heat and drought tolerant. Kniphofia grow well in rich soil located in an open sunny position or partial shade. Most species require plenty of water during the growing season if they are to thrive and flower well. They should also be fertilised monthly during their active growing period. Most species tolerate frost but the winter-flowering species should be protected. Some summer-flowering species die down in winter and grow again in the early summer. In cultivation Kniphofia resent disturbance. They will take a year to settle down after being divided and will not flower well. These plants can be propagated by seed or by division. |  |
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