Aloe. Aloe sessiliflora x vryheidensis, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Aloe. Also called: Aloe spicata x vryheidensis. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Aloe sessiliflora has a stem stout, it is erect, usually less than 4 feet high It is sometimes branched. When it matures, its leaves spread horizontally or sometimes recurve. They are up to 36 inches long x 4 inches wide, sometimes with a reddish color above, green color below. They have a slight reddish margin with small reddish teeth about 3/8 inch apart. The inflorescence is unbranched, about 40 inches long, with a few broad pale membranous bracts below the raceme.They are covered with numerous yellow flowers that are closely set, and green striped. The perianth is about 3/4 inch long, the segments are free to the base with protruding stamens. The bracts are scaly and conspicuous among the unopened flowers. Quick Notes: Height: Height to about 3 - 4 feet. Spreading to about 4 feet. Flowers: Yellow & green flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 8 racemes, the racemes sre 8 inches to 16 inches in length. Flowers are 1 inch - 1 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Flowering Time: Phoenix Arizona, January - March. Fruit: The fruit is a triangular capsule containing numerous seeds. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Leaves: Smooth gray - green in color, narrow and oblong in shape, the leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. Found: Native to Lebombo mountains from Zululand, through Swaziland and Mozambique to mountainous parts of eastern Transvaal. Hardiness: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Partial Shade Elevation: 0 - 4,800 feet. In Arizona. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Partial Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Miscellaneous: Maintenance: Low. Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.

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