Spiral Aloe
Spiral Aloe is one of the most infamously awe-inspiring plants in the world, the sprial pattern that mature plants form will leave anybody that’s seen a larger specimen lusting to grow their own. Unfortunately they’re not the easiest plants to grow, wanting both a lot of light but not too much heat. Eastern aspects are great for us here in Portland, along with winter protection and fairly regular water. It is endemic to Lesotho in South Africa where it grows in the mountains.
Latin Name: Aloe polyphylla
Site and Soil: Full sun and very well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant once established and will need little to no supplemental watering during the summer season, though a bit of summer water speeds growth when getting it established.
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. 25º F, possibly lower with great drainage.
Color: Blue green foliage
Size at Maturity: a foot or two wide typically
Bloom Time: late winter-spring
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 9a