Aloe castilloniae 
 
Origin: Madagascar
 
A very attractive and slow growing miniature Aloe species. It is a rare species, endemic to the Mahafaly plateau of Madagascar, where it dwells on calcareous cliffs and rocky outcrops. It is a unusual stemmed species with a pendulous habit. This species makes an excellent container or hanging basket plant.
 
These seedgrown plants are grown from our best selected parent plants.
 
Plant Size: Well established, seed-grown plant, grown in a 7 cm pot. The photo of the plant is of the plant that is for sale.
 
About Aloe
 
Aloe is a large genus of more than 600 species, commonly known as "aalwyn" (Afrikaans). Species of the genus is found in Africa, Arabia and Madagascar, with a great concentration of species in Southern Africa and Madagascar. Aloe is well known for the medicinal and cosmetic properties known in Aloe vera and Aloe ferox. These species are cultivated and harvested widely for these purposes.
 
Caring for your Aloe
 
Pot: The smaller Aloe species and varieties are well suited to containers or container gardening, they can also be planted in sheltered positions in the rockery. Larger Aloe species are best suited to the open-ground in the garden
 
Soil: The plants prefer a well drained soil, a mixture of sandy soil with some organic matter
 
Light: The brighter the light the more colourful your plant. Aloes prefer brighter conditions, they are more compact and colourful when bright light is given.
 
Water: Your plant should dry out for a few days between watering. Over-watering can cause the leaves to burst and crack along the length. Avoid watering the coldest months of the year.