Family ASPHODELACEAE
Genus Aloe
Species cryptopoda
Sub Specie wickensii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Aloe cryptopoda wickensii

Aloe cryptopoda wickensii is a hardy Aloe that has a single, large stemless, densely packed rosette of grey-green succulent leaves.

The flowers are variable and may be red, yellow or bi-coloured, with yellow and red flowers. Depending on conditions, flowering time can vary between May and July.

This popular, easy garden plant provides a spectacular display when in full flower. An added attraction is the many Sunbirds that visit to feed on the nectar.

It also attracts insects to the garden.

Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun (or sun most of the day long).

Attracts insects to the garden.

Size 50 to 75cm

Nectar plant: Many Sunbirds that visit to feed on the nectar.it also attracts insects to the garden.

Container plants: It  looks good planted in containers.

Form plant: Makes an attractive form plant

Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Biome:Savanna

Habitat:Rocky Outcrops

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Hot afternoon sun, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: Orange shades, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Succulent Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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