Description
Aloe dyeri is a hardy, robust, shade loving Aloe. The Large Flowered Aloe is the largest of the spotted aloes. It forms a large basal rosette of long yellowish-green leaves with scattered spots or stripes. The magnificent long (up to 1.5m) flowering stalk bears brick-red, tubular flowers from February to June. These attract Sunbirds and insects.
It makes a wonderful container plant or plant in rockeries or en masse under deciduous trees where it forms beautiful groups. Plant in shade or semi-shade in well drained soil.
Size: 1m x 1m
Wildlife
Nectar Plant:
Flowers provide nectar for sunbirds and pollinating insects
Uses
Landscaping:
It makes a wonderful container plant or plant in rockeries or en masse under deciduous trees where it forms beautiful groups. A lovely bold plant for shady areas.
Distribution
KwaZulu Natal, Free State, Western Cape
Natural Habitat:
Arid and semi-arid areas sheltered amongst rocks or other plants