Aloe suprafoliata - 4in echinocactus tapering leaves resemble a scimitar

tapering leaves resemble a scimitar

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

These nearly thornless leaves are strongly curved

This species is native to central Madagascar and was formally described in 2006 in Cactus World

though offsets may continue the plant’s life cycle

Aloe suprafoliata - 4in echinocactus tapering leaves resemble a scimitarAloe suprafoliata commonly called Book Aloe offers visual intrigue at every growth stage. This South African native begins life with a unique "open book" leaf pattern, where pairs of blue grey leaves fan out in a flattened, two ranked arrangement. As the plant matures, it transitions into a full rosette, eventually forming a solitary, upright specimen up to 2 feet wide. In winter, cylindrical spikes of rose pink to scarlet tubular flowers emerge,