Bottle-brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) is a perennial succulent in the Asphodelaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
Aloe spicata is a South African aloe known for its large size, distinctive bottle-brush shaped flower spikes, and gracefully recurved leaves.
Bottle-brush Aloe
Aloe Spicata
Aloe spicata is a South African aloe known for its large size, distinctive bottle-brush shaped flower spikes, and gracefully recurved leaves.
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