Aloe castilloniae Spiny leaf form Mesemb This is a slow growing

This is a slow growing species

As the plant matures it may make some longer spines

Under lower light it has green leaves

keep dry in winter when it drops its leaves

Easy to grow

Aloe castilloniae Spiny leaf form Mesemb This is a slow growingAloe castilloniae A beautiful miniature Aloe from Madagascar that was only discovered in the 2000s. It is a slow growing species with curved leaves that are green to brownish (depending on light) with red teeth on the leaf margins. This form of the species has red prickles all over the leaf surface. Leaves are curved and individual heads are usually 3 4 inches diameter. Forms clumps in time. Takes similar care to other small Aloe species and hybrids.