New: aloesAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krhive-183959steemzzanhive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836bitcoinhive-183397hive-188619krsuccesshive-150122hive-124908hive-101145lifehive-139150hive-109690hive-103599hive-184714hive-145157TrendingNewHotLikerskuhle (59)in hive-183841 • last yearAloe arborescensArborescens is a tree aloe that grows in clumps and used as natural hedging. The common form is red but you get yellow as well The spiral growth form is really noticeable in some specimenskuhle (59)in hive-183841 • last yearAloe striataAloe striata flowers just before they open. It missed blooming for a year year, due to being transplanted and used to flower in spring. Now it's making up for lost time and flowered last spring and…blacks (85)in photography • 5 years agoAloesAloes Aloe, also written Aloë, is a genus containing over 500 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe", so called because it is…nikv (71)in succulents • 5 years agoWhy succulents can be so difficult to identifyThis is Aloe Zebrina, an extremely variable species in nature, growing in full sun in my garden in a bucket, waiting for the day I have finished my building and can finish cleaning the rubble and…nikv (71)in smartphonephotography • 5 years agoSunset flower stalksAgave americana or Century Aloe is a plant that flowers only once in its lifetime, just before it dies. The aloes are large and the flower spikes huge, 3-4 meters tall. This is an old one which had…nikv (71)in succulents • 5 years agoAloe flowering seasonA few from the garden Aloe arborescens can have flowers that become yellow at the tips with age but these beauties remain bright red Aloe vanbalenii Aloe Hedgehog is clearly a…nikv (71)in succulents • 5 years agoMore autumn maintenanceI have been telling myself for a while that Aristaloe aristata needed a repotting and I finally got around to it today. Once the pot was off, I found something unusual: It's normal for these…lizziesworld (64)in powerhousecreatives • 6 years agoPlanning for winter colourHere in Cape Town, we see signs of autumn despite the fact that the days are still quite warm and this is a good time to start thinking about some colour in the garden when winter arrives. Aloes…whistlejacket (58)in aloes • 6 years agoThe Joy of AloesWinter here in the southern hemisphere is the time when aloes begin to bloom. I just love the vibrant red and orange candlesticks that appear in various gardens and in the open places. Since…crazymumzysa (70)in colorchallenge • 6 years agoColour Challenges - Thuesday - Orange: Aloes and Their Health BenefitsThe Aloe has been known for its nutrient benefits and that it alleviates and soothes. The use of Aloe dates to Pharoah’s times as formulas were found on an Egyptian papyrus, even Hippocrates used…tigerfish (51)in aloes • 7 years agoALOESALL OVER GAUTENG THE ALOES ARE COMING INTO BLOOM These are one of my favorite plants Just look at these blooms And the best is they are so easy to grow and they need very little water…marcel1965 (55)in plant • 7 years agoAloes of South West AfricaThe first day cover was released on 14 August 1981 in Windhoek. It depicts the aloes that are found in South West Africa. The area is known for its rich variety of rare aloes. On the 5cent stamp…lizziesworld (64)in gardening • 7 years agoAloe veraAloe Vera is such a wonderful plant to have and so easy to grow. The sap is great for bee stings and other nights as well as for sunburn. It doesn't need much water and will grow in most areas.crazymumzysa (70)in gardening • 7 years agoSucculent Galary Part 1: Aloe - Family: Aloaceae - Aalwyn (Afrikaans); Aalwee (Dutch)Aloe - Family: Aloaceae Succulents have become the “retro” plant for gardening in South Africa due to their low maintenance and minimal water usage. We need hardened plants to survive this arid…crazymumzysa (70)in treetuesday • 7 years agoTree Tuesday: Tree Aloe - Aloe barberae - Boom Alwyn (Afrikaans)I came across this interesting beauty with its striking crown as focal point at our local botanical gardens a few weeks ago. This slow growing Tree Aloe is native to South Africa and considered…whistlejacket (58)in art • 8 years agoLittle Karoo Blues - an original paintingThe Little Karoo in South Africa is an atmospheric semi-desert area. In late winter the aloes start to bloom providing bright flames in the landscape. I was inspired to paint this impressionistic…
