Aloe broomii 'Snake Aloe'

Aloe broomii is a short-stemmed, robust aloe reaching a height of 1.5 m, including the inflorescence. It is usually solitary, but occasionally the heads divide to form groups of up to 3 rosettes. The leaves are green, with reddish brown teeth along the margins, and are arranged in a dense rosette. The inflorescence is a densely flowered, un-branched (simple) raceme 1.0 - 1.5 m long. 

 The flowers are pale greenish yellow and 20 - 25 mm long. The buds are completely hidden behind large bracts that are densely arranged like tiles on a roof. The flowers open in an approx. 100 mm wide band from the bottom of the inflorescence upwards, but all that can be seen of them are the stamens and stigmas that stick out beyond the bracts. It flowers during spring, and the seed ripens during summer. 


  • Scientific Name: Aloe broomii Schönland
  • Common Names: Mountain Aloe, Snake Aloe
  • Synonyms: Aloe broomii var. broomii
  • Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
  • Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
  • Species: A. broomii
  • Genus: Aloe

Origin:Aloe broomii native to South Africa and Lesotho.

 Hardiness:
Prefers warmer temperatures of 70ºF/21ºC to 80ºF/27ºC, but will survive down to 40ºF/4.5ºC.

 
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 How to Grow and Care

 Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering. 

 Water generously in the summer and nearly cease watering in the winter. Do not let water stand in the rosettes. Prefers warmer temperatures of 70ºF/21ºC to 80ºF/27ºC, but will survive down to 40ºF/4.5ºC.

 Aloe are not particularly fast-growing and will only rarely need repotting. Repot plants in the spring that are tipping over their pots or have ceased growing. Use a fast-draining potting mix with one-third sand or pebbles. During repotting of a larger plant, it is possible to carefully divide the root ball. Some kinds of aloe will send off off-sets that can be potted independently…  

 – Learn more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE ALOE
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