{"product_id":"afrikans-aloe-aloe-africana-fro-20-stk","title":"African Aloe (Aloe africana) | seeds, 20 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe africana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afrikansk aloe \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e African aloe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"518\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eAloe africana\u003c\/em\u003e is a stately and striking succulent native to South Africa, where it grows on rocky slopes and in dry coastal areas. This species is known for its upright growth and large, curved rosette of leaves, which eventually elevates onto a sturdy stem, giving it an almost sculptural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"960\" class=\"\"\u003eThe leaves are blue-green, thick and robust with small, orange-brown spines along the margins, and they can form an elegant downward arch as the plant matures. During the flowering season—typically from winter to early spring—\u003cem data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eAloe africana\u003c\/em\u003e produces tall, upright flower spikes with tubular flowers in warm shades of yellow, orange, and red. The flowers attract pollinators such as birds and insects and are a striking and colorful feature in the garden or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1326\" class=\"\"\u003eThe plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and undemanding, but should be protected from hard frost—it can withstand temperatures down to around -3 to -5 °C for short periods, especially if kept dry. In cooler climates, it is well-suited for cultivation in large pots that can be moved indoors for the winter or placed in an unheated greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1650\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eAloe africana\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for those who want a robust, structurally beautiful, and long-lived succulent that can withstand harsh conditions while also serving as an elegant solitary plant. With its architectural form and colorful blooms, it is a strong addition to any collection of exotic and drought-tolerant plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225694261516,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Aloeafricana.jpg?v=1744493074","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/afrikans-aloe-aloe-africana-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}