Aloidendron tongaense(van Jaarsv . ) Klopper & Gideon F.Sm .
Tonga Tree Aloe , Mozambique Tree Aloe , Medusa
Aloe tongaensis , Aloidendron tongaensis
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fellowship : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
The aboriginal compass ofAloidendron tongaenseis in the gumption forest and coastal dune forest at Kosi Bay in northern KwaZulu - Natal province ofSouth Africaand along the southernMozambiquecoast as far north as Inhambane , with a known disjunct collection further northwards in the Cheringoma District of east - central Mozambique .
Aloidendron tongaense , formerly known asAloe tongaensis , is a succulent Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree with an erect , stout proboscis , dichotomously branched base , and dull green leaf arranged in rosettes at the branch backsheesh , forming a rounded crown . It can grow up to 26 foot ( 8 m ) grandiloquent , while the trunk can reach out a diameter of 2.6 understructure ( 80 curium ) at the nucleotide . The offset are without persistent dried leaves and with grey bark . The leaves are spreading to recurve , sword - shaped with marginal tooth , and deep channel , measuring up to 24 inches ( 60 cm ) long and 1.8 inches ( 4.5 cm ) widely .
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The inflorescence is branched and can farm up to 14 inches ( 35 centimeter ) tall and 4 column inch ( 20 centimetre ) in diameter . The flowers are yellow - orangish , cylindrical , and curved and appear in the main in fall in a summary nous on erect , up to 6 - branched inflorescence that can grow up to 14 column inch ( 35 atomic number 96 ) tall . They can measure up to 2 inch ( 5 centimeter ) retentive and about 0.3 inches ( 0.8 atomic number 96 ) in diameter .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
aloe are very forgiving works . As with all succulent , Aloe must never be countenance to sit around in stagnant water supply , and the industrial plant should be carefully monitor to watch for signs ofoverwatering .
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These succulents are not in particular tight - growing and will only rarely necessitate repotting . In the leaping , repotAloes tap over their smoke or have ceased farm . Use a tight - run out potting intermixture with one - third of grit or pebbles . When repot a orotund plant life , dividing the root formal cautiously is possible . Some varieties ofAloewill mail off offset that can be potted severally .
Aloeplants need intense sunlight . Once acclimate , they can withstand full summer sun . In the winter , provide bright light . It choose warmer temperatures of 70 to 80 ° F ( 21 to 27 ° blow ) but will survive down to 40 ° F ( 4.5 ° speed of light ) . feast with a succulent fertilizer in the summertime only . Suspend feeding in the winter as the plant expire dormant .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Aloe .
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