Aloe thraskii

Aloe thraskiiAloe thraskii is a majestic, usually single-stemmed arborescent aloes that will in time bear a massive rosette of beautifully recurved leaves. It is among the tallest aloe species usually 2 m high but sometimes up to 4 m and produces showy yellow candle-like spikes of flowers. Leaves: Up to 160 cm long and 22 cm wide, broadly lanceolate, channelled, curving strongly downwards, pale olive-green, dull green to greyish-green or glaucous, sometimes with a few spines on both the upper and lower surfaces. Margins armed with reddish prickles maturing from initial white teeth on young leaves recurved back to the trunk about 2 mm long, 10-20mm apart.Flowers: bright yellow or Yellow-orange. Blooming season: Mid winter.It is easy to cultivate Growth rate: It is a fast grower and appreciates a lot of water in warmer weather. Exposure: It will do its best in full sun and become stressed with inadequate light. Will handle very harsh sunlight. Hardiness: Aloe thraskii is a hardy aloe but