Trade name: Venus™
Botanical name: Aloe Hybrid 'LEO 5249'
Numerous beautiful large glowing red to white bi-coloured flowers follow one another for a long period from early autumn through to mid-winter on this medium sized, slow stemming aloe with thinnish green leaves.
Suitable for mass plantings, borders or as a pot specimen.
Plant Size:
Small/medium
Height:
0.6m (excludes flowers)
Width:
0.5m
Planting Density:
4 per square meter
Habit:
Beautifully structured plant
Flowering Period:
Autumn, Winter
Water Requirement:
Low but plant will benefit from water in very dry climate, particularly in summer.
Attracts Wildlife：
Birds (insect eaters and nectar feeding), bees, butterflies
Disease Resistance：
Resistant to pests and diseases but watch for aphids during hot periods with no rain
Soil Type：
Most soil types as long as free draining but rich soil preferred. If clay soils must raise plant so water drains away
Ability to cope with high rainfall：
High
Light Requirement：
Full sun
Frost Tolerance：
Medium
Coastal Suitability:
Yes
Bush Fire Resistant:
Yes
Roof gardens/Green walls:
Suitable for roof gardens
Sun grown