Family ASPHODELACEAE
Genus Aloe
Species vanbalenii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Aloe vanbalenii

Aloe vanbalenii is a hardy, almost stemless Aloe. It is one of our most distinctive Aloes with its long, twisted and recurved leaves ending in coppery-red tips (when grown in the sun) that almost touch the ground .

The tall (up to 1m), conical flower-spikes vary from yellow ,yellow and orange to red and are borne from June to August. The many Sunbirds, that visit to feed on the nectar, are an added attraction to its beauty. Plant in a mixed, succulent bed or rockery, raised beds or containers.

Allow them enough space to make a beautiful statement wherever they are planted.

Plant in well-drained soil in sun or light.

Size: 50 cm

Good nectar plant: The Sunbirds , that visit to eat its nectar ,are an added attraction to its beauty

landscaping plant: It is a good form plant which makes it useful in landscaping.

Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Habitat:Bushveld, Rock sheets, Rocky Outcrops

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Semi-shade, 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: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Winter flowering, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Orange shades, Flower colour: Red shades, Flower colour: Yellow shades, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Succulent Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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