This perennial succulent forms dense clumps with compact rosettes of triangular-shaped fleshy leaves that are dotted in white tubercles. The bell-shaped yellow-red flowers appear in terminal clusters above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Aloe descoingsiiis naturally found in Madagascar growing in very well drained stony low fertility soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender.

This plant is grown for its spreading habit and its unusual leaves. It is planted in rockeries, roof gardens or cactus and succulent collections. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing from division in 1 to 2 years and is planted in patio pots and arid garden or against a sunny wall. It can spread indefinitely forming a rounded mound.ID 2065

Aloe(AL-oh) descoingsii(dez-con-ing-see-eye)

Xanthorrhoeaceae (zan-thor-RHO-AY-see-ee)
subsp.Asphodeloideae