{"product_id":"zimbabwe-aloe-aloe-excelsa-fro-20-stk","title":"Zimbabwe Aloe (Aloe excelsa) | seeds, 20 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTolerates light frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe excelsa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zimbabwe aloe \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zimbabwe aloe, mountain aloe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eAloe excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eZimbabwe aloe\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a robust and majestic aloe species that occurs naturally in the highlands of southern Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and northern South Africa. It grows on rocky slopes and mountainsides, where it has adapted to a climate with hot summers and cool, dry winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"801\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species forms a tall, solitary trunk, which can eventually reach up to 3 meters, and bears a compact, upright rosette of thick, gray-green leaves with prominent, dark red thorns along the leaf margins. The leaves often have a slight bluish waxy coating, which protects against intense sun and dehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1045\" class=\"\"\u003eDuring the winter months, \u003cem data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eAloe excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e blooms with tall, upright inflorescences that bear dense, cylindrical flowers in warm shades of orange to red. The flowering is not only decorative but also attracts birds and pollinators in large numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1399\" class=\"\"\u003eThe plant thrives best in full sun and well-drained, mineral-rich soil. It is highly drought-tolerant and can withstand short periods of frost down to around -3 to -5 °C, especially if kept dry in winter. It is well-suited for cultivation as a solitary plant in larger gardens, rockeries, or large pots, where its impressive size and structure can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1664\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eAloe excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for those seeking a powerful and classic aloe with both architectural ornamental value and good hardiness. With its stately growth and beautiful winter flowering, it is a reliable and long-lived addition to any collection of drought-tolerant plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54234929430796,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Aloeexcelsa_2.jpg?v=1744750044","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/zimbabwe-aloe-aloe-excelsa-fro-20-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}