The Austin Aloe Blooming season is officially here, and I for one am loving it! These plants have such unique and varied bloom structures, which are all equally impressive. The Aloes need cooler temperatures to bloom, which is why we see them in the winter months here in Austin, Texas. Below, we look at a few of the larger varieties currently in bloom.
Aloe ferox ‘Tangerine’
The Aloe ferox is also called the Red Aloe or the Bitter Aloe. Here we have the Aloe ferox ‘Tangerine’. It has an impressive single-stemmed multi flowered bloom. The orange blooms open up to individual tubular flowers which attract the bees and the hummingbirds. Here in Austin, you would want to keep these in containers so that you can protect them from freezing temperatures. They have spines on the edges of the leaves so be careful!
Aloe marlothii
The Aloe marlothii is a wonderful Aloe with leaves that are covered in spines. Look how spike they are. Handle with caution! The bloom spike on the Aloe marlothii is quite impressive as well.
The yellow bloom spike clusters are striking! We recommend keeping these in containers, as with all the Aloes here in Austin. This allows you to protect them from the freezing temperatures.
Aloe vaombe
The Aloe vaombe, also called the Madagascar Tree Aloe, is another beautiful blooming aloe. The blooms on this candelabra spike are slender red petal-like arching blooms and are a favorite of the bees. It blooms a cluster of blooms on one spike and is exquisite.
We love Aloes here at Vivero Growers Nursery- stop in and let us show you our favorite!
