Aloe greatheadii davyana

Aloe greatheadii var. davyana Description: Aloe davyana is one of the stemless spotted leaf aloes with a neat compact habit of growth. Habit: It forms basal rosettes and grows singularly or in groups of up to 15 plants. Flowers: Reddish, perianth usually pale pink or red Blooming season: It is a mid winter flowering Cultivation and Propagation: It is easy to an excellent garden plantit needs very little water and because it is frost resistant, it will survive in extremely cold conditions. Watering: Water in moderation. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Water it less than average if in bigger pots. Special need: Provide very good ventilation. Nearly all problems occur as a result of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially when weather conditions are dull and cool or very humid. Traditional uses: The leaf pulp and the bitter sap are used medicinally for the treatment of wounds, sores and burns. Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz