Aloe marlothii A. Berger

Flat-flowered aloe, bergaalwyn, mountain aloe

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	You are here Aloe marlothii	Aloe excelsa var. excelsa
Common Name	flat-flowered aloe	Zimbabwe aloe
Plant	A single stem, 12–18′ (3.7–5.5 m) high, is covered with dead leaves. Plants are 6½–13′ (2–4 m) in height.	Plants are on trunks 9½–20′ (3–6 m) tall.
Leaves	Gray-green to bluish-green, up to 5′ (1.5 m) × 10″ (25 cm) in size, broader than those of many aloes and tapering to a sharp tip. Maroon-colored teeth with orange tips occur along the leaf margins, and the leaf surfaces have spines.	Dark green leaves up to 3′ (1 m) long and 1″ (3 cm) thick.
Flowers	30 or even 50 racemes of brilliant flowers, varying from yellow to orange or bright red, are its standout feature. Many of the supporting branches are horizontal, hence the common name “flat-flowered aloe.”	Tall spikes, in groups of 10-15, that are dark red or red-orange. Flowering branches are mostly erect. Flowering is July-September.
Fruit	Dehiscent capsules containing seeds.	Dehiscent capsules.
Range/ Zones	USDA Zones: 9a-11	USDA Zones: 9b-11
Habitats	Bushveld vegetation along mountainous areas, rocky terrain and slopes where temperatures are warmer and frost infrequent, at elevations below 5249′ (1.6 km).	Wooded grasslands, woodlands, rocky outcrops, from 1476–5249′ (450–1600 m)

Aloe marlothii description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.

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