Aloe longistyla - 4in manfreda With stems not retaining old

With stems not retaining old leaves

vibrant orange-red flowers emerge on unbranched spikes

making it an ideal choice for a sunny windowsill or a well-lit patio

More seedlings are on the way

Flowering in late winter through early spring

Aloe longistyla - 4in manfreda With stems not retaining oldAloe longistyla is a small South African dwarf aloe that forms clusters of 6 to 8 inch wide rosettes with upright blue green leaves. A distinct trait of this aloe is the presence of thick, pale, soft spines on its lower leaf surfaces and margins. It is a tough plant, resembling Aloe humilis, with compact rosettes of densely crowded lanceolate leaves. The leaves have a waxy layer and range in color from forest green to pale blue or bluish green, with