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Aloe, Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis

Aloe, Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis. Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.

Aloe, Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis	Aloe, Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis
Aloe, Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis	Aloe, Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis

Aloe Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Aloe. Also called: . Aloe sessiliflora has a stem stout, it is erect, usually less than 4 feet high It is sometimes branched. When it matures, its leaves spread horizontally or sometimes recurve. They are up to 36 inches long x 4 inches wide, sometimes with a reddish color above, green color below. They have a slight reddish margin with small reddish teeth about 3/8 inch apart. The inflorescence is unbranched, about 40 inches long, with a few broad pale membranous bracts below the raceme.They are covered with numerous yellow flowers that are closely set, and green striped. The perianth is about 3/4 inch long, the segments are free to the base with protruding stamens. The bracts are scaly and conspicuous among the unopened flowers. Height: Height to about 3 - 4 feet. Spreading to about 4 feet. Flowers: Yellow & green flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 8 racemes, the racemes sre 8 inches to 16 inches in length. Flowers are 1 inch - 1 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Blooming Time: January - March. Leaves: Smooth gray - green in color, narrow and oblong in shape, the leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Fruit: The fruit is a triangular capsule containing numerous seeds. Elevation: 0 - 4,800 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to Lebombo mountains from Zululand, through Swaziland and Mozambique to mountainous parts of eastern Transvaal. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.