Aloe excelsa (Zimbabwe Aloe) plant, organic

Family:  Asphodel (Asphodelacea)

Hardy to zone 7 to 10, but best protected from frost.  Normally grown as a potted plant indoors, or on the summer patio

(Zimbabwe Aloe) Perennial tree Aloe to 14 feet tall, native to Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa.  Trunk is crowned by a large rosette of sword-like leaves each measuring as long as 3 feet.  Rosette gives rise to a flaming candleabra of orange-red flowers.  Plant is antimicrobial, digestive aid, and used to treat diabetes.  Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.

Potted Plant Certified Organically Grown, will be bare-rooted to ship