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Aloe speciosa

Distinctive tilted head and leaves on a single-stemmed tree Aloe to 4m. Flowers go from red to whitish as they open, giving a very showy effect. Moderately frost-tolerant. Bright light if indoors.

2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.

Swirling head of leaves at 20 years old.
"Speciosa" means attractive, here's how.
The emerging raceme is attractive too.
Enjoying the sunshine in an Auckland garden.
Bird's eye view of flowers.
Still happy in a pot after 14 years.

Aloe speciosa

Distinctive tilted head and leaves on a single-stemmed tree Aloe to 4m. Flowers go from red to whitish as they open, giving a very showy effect. Moderately frost-tolerant. Bright light if indoors.

2.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK, easy to grow.

Swirling head of leaves at 20 years old.
"Speciosa" means attractive, here's how.
The emerging raceme is attractive too.
Enjoying the sunshine in an Auckland garden.
Bird's eye view of flowers.
Still happy in a pot after 14 years.