One of nature's amazing works of art!  Aloe polyphylla is a rare beauty with a spellbinding spiral statement!  This unique succulent grows to 3 feet across, with dozens of overlapping leaves that spiral either clockwise or counter-clockwise.  Unfortunately it is an endangered species that is threatened with extinction in its homeland of southern Africa.  This is a must-have for collectors of stunning plants!  Beware of fake seeds if it, especially from China.  I guarantee that my plants are genuine!

A left-turning spiral

Aloe polyphylla is a fast-growing species that can reach full size at 5 or 6 years old.  The leaves hold a considerable amount of water, so they are quite plump.  At about 2 years old, the leaves begin to spiral either to the right or to the left, when viewed from above.  The spiraling arrangement gives the leaves maximum light exposure in the least amount of space.  In Spring, it makes a beautiful, 2 foot-tall flower stalk.  The plant comes from the mountains of Lesotho, which is a small country within South Africa.  It has been dwindling in numbers due to over-harvesting, and because its only pollinator, a local species of bird, is also in decline.

Flowering in the Spring