Aloe palmiformis - 1ga

Currently for reference only. Propagation scheduled for 2026.

Aloe palmiformis, commonly called Angolan Krantz Aloe, is a shrubby, evergreen aloe endemic to southwestern Angola, where it grows on rocky escarpments and sandstone outcrops at mid to high elevations. It develops sparsely clustering, upright stems that typically reach about 4 to 5 feet tall, each topped with an open rosette of narrow, recurved, glossy olive-green leaves roughly a foot long, edged with well-spaced brown teeth. The overall structure is airy and stemmed rather than compact, giving the plant a loose outline that contrasts with more familiar rosette-forming aloes. Under drought or cool conditions, the foliage may take on reddish or purplish tones. Flowering occurs from late fall into early winter, when slender, lightly branched inflorescences rise above the foliage bearing tubular flowers that open from red-orange buds to salmon or pale peach-pink blooms. The species was first collected in the 1870s in Angola and formally described in the late nineteenth century, with its name reflecting its cliff-dwelling habitat. In cultivation it prefers full sun to light shade, well-drained soil, and low to moderate water, performing best with dry summers and restraint in cool weather. Cold tolerance appears limited to around 30°F, making it most suitable for mild climates or container culture. Aloe palmiformis is primarily grown as a collector plant or focal specimen where its distinctive form and seasonal flowering can be appreciated up close.

This plant has been grown in a 1ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "semi-dry-root" (with some soil to help protect roots).