Succulent of the Week – Cape Aloe

Hi all!  With a minimum amount of care, succulents provide dramatic sculptural qualities unique to Southwest gardens.  This week it’s all about Cape Aloe.  Common Name: Cape Aloe Botanical Name: Aloe ferox Native Distribution:  Native to South Africa Hardiness: 20° Sun: Reflected sun Water: Very low Growth (rate, size and form): Moderate, 5 x 3, upright rosette Foliage (e/d, color,…

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Twin-Flowered Agave – Succulent of the Week

Twin Flowered Agave With winter wrapping up we thought this was good a choice for the week. Common Name: Twin-Flowered Agave Botanical Name: Agave geminiflora Native Distribution:  West central Mexico Hardiness: 25° Sun: Full and reflected sun Water: Very Low Growth (rate, size and form): Fast, 3 x 3, open rosette Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Evergreen, dark green, coarse texture…

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