Tree Aloe Seeds (Aloidendron barberae)
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Aloe Tree Seeds (Aloidendron barberae)
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Aloidendron barberae, formerly Aloe bainesii and Aloe barberae, also known as the tree aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron. Africa's largest aloe-like plant. The tree aloe is often used as an ornamental plant.
Aloe Tree Seeds (Aloidendron barberae)
Price For Pack of 5 Seeds
Aloidendron barberae, formerly Aloe bainesii and Aloe barberae, also known as the tree aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron. Africa's largest aloe-like plant. The tree aloe is often used as an ornamental plant.
Taxonomy
Aloidendron barberae was first collected and submitted for classification by Mary Elizabeth Barber, who was a plant collector in the former Transkei. She sent specimens of the plant and its flowers to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, where in 1874 it was named by William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843–1928) in her honor. Although it was known as A. bainseii for many years, Aloe barberae was the name first given to this plant, and takes precedence according to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature, and so is the epithet used in the combination Aloidendron barberae.
Distribution
The tree aloe's habitat is subtropical coastal forests, kloofs (ravines) and dry valleys in the eastern regions of southern Africa. Aloidendron barberae is widely distributed from the Eastern Cape through the former Transkei, KwaZulu-Natal, Eswatini and Mpumalanga; and northwards to Mozambique and East Africa.
Cultivation
Aloidendron barberae forms a striking focal point in the garden, being an enormous sculptural tree with a neat crown.
It is easily propagated, especially by cuttings which should be left to dry for a week or two before planting. It prefers well-drained soil, especially on a slope, and can tolerate some shade when small. It should not be planted in between buildings or in spots where its roots will be constrained, as its trunk and roots need to expand and spread.
CT 28 (5 S)
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Data sheet
- HEIRLOOM ?
- Yes
- Organic Seeds ?
- Organic Seeds
- Organic/natural ?
- Organic/Natural: Yes
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial plant : Yes
- Resistant to cold and frost ?
- Cold resistant: to −6 °C
- Suitable for growing in flower pot ?
- Suitable for pot: Yes
- Sun Exposure ?
- Full sun from an early age
Light shade in dry, hot climates
Light shade when young - Tree Appearance ?
- Big Tree
Ornamental Value: Pretty - Growth Rate ?
- Fast Growth Rate
- Watering?
- Watering: Medium
- Cultivating Difficulty?
- Cultivating Difficulty: Medium
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Aloe Tree Seeds (Aloidendron barberae)
Price For Pack of 5 Seeds
Aloidendron barberae, formerly Aloe bainesii and Aloe barberae, also known as the tree aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron. Africa's largest aloe-like plant. The tree aloe is often used as an ornamental plant.