Aloes
Many gardens in Queensland will have one of the Aloes lurking around somewhere. However, the potential of this genus as ornamental plants has been rather neglected until recently. With the need for low-water use plants greater than ever in Australia, and a renewed appreciation of plants with striking architectural forms, we might expect aloes to join yuccas and agaves in the horticultural spotlight.
One advantage of the aloes is that many species also have quite spectacular flowers. Visit the Brisbane Botanic gardens at Mt Coot-tha during winter and take a stroll around their extensive succulent collection - you'll be impressed!
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Where to buy Aloes in Qld
General garden centres may sell some popular species. For a greater selection, or hard-to-find Aloe varieties, look for a specialist Succulents nursery.
More Links
The following links are for general information - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
There may be more information on Aloe vera and other medicinal aloes in some of the links on the Herbs page
PlantZAfrica.com Check the "Plants of SA" menu for aloes. South African National Biodiversity Institute
Growing Aloe Vera Backyard Gardener column, March 1, 2006. Arizona Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona
Krantz Aloe Aloe arborescens. Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
Aloe barberae Dyer International Succulent Plant Introductions of the Huntington Botanical Gardens
Aloe lutescens from Veld & Flora, the Botanical Society of South Africa
Mountain Aloe Aloe marlothii. Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
Rock Aloe Aloe petricola. Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
Cape Aloe Aloe ferox Moody Demonstration Garden, Arizonia
Dawes Aloe Aloe dawei Moody Demonstration Garden, Arizonia
Lebombo Aloe Aloe spicata. Kruger National Park - South Africa Safari and Lodging Guide
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