Aloe castilloniae Spiny leaf form Mesemb Prone to sunburn in full

Prone to sunburn in full hot sun

As the leaves mature over the following months they become more purple gray

and can even grow in full shade as long as it is bright

Pelargonium alternans An unusual succulent relative of the well known flowering Pelargonium or "Zonal Geranium"

Aloe castilloniae Spiny leaf form Mesemb Prone to sunburn in fullAloe 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.