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Wickens' Aloe

Aloe Wickensii

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Overview

The Geelaalwyn, or Aloe wickensii, is a striking South African succulent. This perennial features vibrant orange-red blooms on spikes up to 3 feet tall, emerging in winter. The grey-green rosettes span roughly 18 inches, adding sculptural interest to arid landscapes. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant, it's an excellent choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type Succulent

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — Geelaalwyn produces robust; bright orange to red flowers

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Aloaceae

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Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — This aloe can reach a height of approximately 18 to 24 inches with an equal spread

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — Geelaalwyn produces robust

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — This perennial features vibrant orange-red blooms on spikes up to 3 feet tall, emerging in winter; geelaalwyn, image 42

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — This perennial features vibrant orange-red blooms on spikes up to 3 feet tall, emerging in winter

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — commonly referred to as Geelaalwyn

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — The Geelaalwyn, or Aloe wickensii, is a striking South African succulent; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — vertical flowering stalks that can soar up to 3 feet above the foliage

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — The Geelaalwyn, or Aloe wickensii, is a striking South African succulent; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires, image 41

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — The leaves are characterized by a grey-green hue and adorned with white to pale green teeth along the edges; succulent for full

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — which are a magnet for local pollinators like hummingbirds and bees; this perennial features vibrant orange-red blooms on

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — which can reach 0.25 inches in length.<br><br>During the winter to early spring months; this aloe can reach a height of

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — succulent with red and yellow blooms

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — succulent with red and yellow blooms; which can reach 0.25 inches in length.<br><br>During the winter to early spring months

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — creating a balanced rosette of fleshy; these inflorescences are laden with tubular

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — creating a balanced rosette of fleshy

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — The grey-green rosettes span roughly 18 inches, adding sculptural interest to arid landscapes

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — which are a magnet for local pollinators like hummingbirds and bees

Wickens' Aloe (Aloe Wickensii) — bright orange to red flowers; which are a magnet for local pollinators like hummingbirds and bees

Aloe Wickensii

Aloe Wickensii

Aloe Wickensii

Aloe Wickensii

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