Hi,
I'm not familiar with plants, so the terms used might not be right...
Can anyone suggest a plant (succulent) that has the following characteristics...
1. rosettes to about 30-50cm wide
2. it doesn't spread
3. the plant stay as close to the ground as possible
4. has the rosettes that is "neat" like the following pics
thanks!!
The "doesn't spread" part is a big ask.
It's easy to just separate off any extras and move them or give them away....
Maybe Fu has an idea?
Found this in the nursery today...
Key Features: Eye catching spiraling growth pattern to foliage
Size: 15-20cm x 1m
Position: Full sun
Growth Rate: Medium
Botanical Name: Aloe polyphylla
Synonyms: None known
Description: A very showy succulent. Leaves are soft, flexible and are grey green in colour. Spreading in a spiral from the centre out to one metre in diameter when mature.
Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Will handle coastal conditions. Very low water requirement once established. Little or no maintenance required.
Landscape Ideas: Makes a great feature in any garden and is an ideal rockery plant. Also looks fantastic in large decorative pots.
Water Miser™ Guide Very low water requirement once established.
I want an aloe in my garden
oooh I love that spirally one hysterical! How much were they charging for that one?
Is aloe the same as aloe vera? My over the back fence neighbour gave us an aloe vera plant as a housewarming/welcome gift
oooh I love that spirally one hysterical! How much were they charging for that one?
Is aloe the same as aloe vera? My over the back fence neighbour gave us an aloe vera plant as a housewarming/welcome gift
I just looked it up, there are different kinds and the one you want for aloe vera lotion is actually called aloe vera or medicinal aloe -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_Vera That's the one I want to get
oooh I love that spirally one hysterical! How much were they charging for that one?
Is aloe the same as aloe vera? My over the back fence neighbour gave us an aloe vera plant as a housewarming/welcome gift
This is one of the types of aloe vera... i think
The one I saw in the nursery wasn't big, probably about 15cm wide, can't remember how much but don't think it is expensive.
Found the same one in gardenexpress.com.au, did not mention how big it is, cost $5.80
thanks for that. My aloe vera is probably about the same size, but definitely not that pretty!!!
yeah there are loads of aleos. That one is very very thorny and I don't like handling them in nurseries. They always seem to bite me
echeverias would be your best option.
http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/echev.html