Aloe thraskii Size:4" Pot twisted and recurved leaves resembling

twisted and recurved leaves resembling an octopus

It is theoretically hardy to -18°C (or more) particularly when dry

Avoid placing the plant near cold drafts

aiding in pollination

but it is rarely grown outdoors

Aloe thraskii Size:4" Pot twisted and recurved leaves resemblingAloe thraskii Aloe thraskii is a majestic, usually single stemmed arborescent aloes that will in time bear a massive rosette of beautifully recurved leaves. It is among the tallest aloe species usually 2 m high but sometimes up to 4 m and produces showy yellow candle like spikes of flowers. Leaves: Up to 160 cm long and 22 cm wide, broadly lanceolate, channelled, curving strongly downwards, pale olive green, dull green to greyish green or glaucous,