Aloe castanea | Cat’s Tail Aloe Palms } The iconic Tree Aloe

} The iconic Tree Aloe is one of South Africa’s most majestic indigenous plants

Flower Dust Plant thrives in sunny positions and coastal conditions

it thrives in sandy

Trim back after flowering to maintain a neat

Produces lemons almost year-round in Cape Town’s climate

Aloe castanea | Cat’s Tail Aloe Palms } The iconic Tree AloeThe Cats Tail Aloe is a striking South African succulent shrub, named for its unusual long, taillike flower spikes that curve and twist like a cats tail. These blooms appear in mid to late winter (July September) in Cape Town, opening into clusters of rusty orange to brownishred flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and sunbirds. Its evergreen, fleshy leaves form a dense shrub that can reach up to 2 3m tall, making it an excellent choice for