Aloe castilloniae Spiny leaf form Mesemb Frerea indica A unique tropical

Frerea indica  A unique tropical Stapeliad with red and yellow mottled flowers

It is similar in appearance to S

This is a slow growing species

Prone to sunburn in full hot sun

and can even grow in full shade as long as it is bright

Aloe castilloniae Spiny leaf form Mesemb Frerea indica A unique tropicalAloe castilloniae A beautiful miniature Aloe from Madagascar that was only discovered in the 2000s. It is a slow growing species with curved leaves that are green to brownish (depending on light) with red teeth on the leaf margins. This form of the species has red prickles all over the leaf surface. Leaves are curved and individual heads are usually 3 4 inches diameter. Forms clumps in time. Takes similar care to other small Aloe species and hybrids.