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Aloe umfoloziensis

Aloe umfoloziensis. Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.

Aloe umfoloziensis Leaves	Aloe umfoloziensis Leaf
Aloe umfoloziensis Flowers	Aloe umfoloziensis Flower

Aloe umfoloziensis Aloe umfoloziensis, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Aloe umfoloziensis. Also called: . Aloe umfoloziensis is a shortly stemmed or stemless species with a rosette of spreading leaves up to 12 inches and 4 inches wide. The upper surface has reddish brown oval spots often arranged in a transverse band. The lower surface is usually unspotted. The margins have sharp teeth about 3/4 inch apart. The inflorescence is up to about 3 feet high with about four branches. The flowers are in a dense flat - topped head broader than it is long at tip of the branches. the flowers vary in color from a bright yellow to salmon or to a bright red with an orange base. It is very pool friendly. Height: Height to about 3 - 4 feet. Spreading to about 4 feet. Flowers: Yellow to salmon or to a bright red with an orange base, drooping flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 4 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 - July. Leaves: Smooth green with reddish brown oval spots 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 - 2,800 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Will take full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to South Africa. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.