Aloé Ramosissima
The Aloe Ramosissima is a majestic species from the aloe family, recognized for its tree-like silhouette and trunk in pinkish to grey tones, sometimes striated like tree bark. A relative of the Aloe Dichotoma, it is considered either a subspecies or a distinct species depending on classifications. It forms a true small tree, capable of reaching up to 2 meters in height under good conditions, although it remains more modest in size when grown in a pot.
Its name, “ramosissima”, comes from the Latin “ramosus” meaning “very branched”, which perfectly illustrates its bushy habit with multiple branches. Its leaves are pale green to bluish, curved inward and finely toothed along the edges. Under light stress, they take on beautiful pink reflections. The contrast between the rigid, woody stems and the fleshy leaves gives this plant a sculptural, almost architectural appearance.
Highly drought-resistant, Aloe Ramosissima is adapted to arid climates and thrives in full sun, in well-drained growing conditions. It is an ideal plant for lovers of graphic and natural-style succulents, to be grown in a deep pot or in rocky soil in mild climates.
🌞 Outdoors : Provide full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours per day.
🌤️ Indoors : Place it near a well-exposed window, as it does not tolerate prolonged shade.
💧 Spring - Summer : Water generously, but only when the substrate is completely dry.
❄️ Autumn - Winter : Limit watering to once a month, or stop completely if the plant is in vegetative rest.
🌡️ Ideal : Between 20 °C and 30 °C.
❄️ Minimum tolerated : Down to -2 °C for short periods if kept dry, but it is better to protect it from frost.
🪨 Use a mix composed of succulent substrate enriched with 30% perlite and 20% pozzolana. This mix guarantees optimal drainage and prevents any risk of root rot.
🌸 Period : Between late winter and early spring.
🎨 Appearance : Upright flower stalks adorned with numerous bright yellow tubular flowers, highly attractive to pollinating insects.
💡 In pots, flowering is less frequent but possible if the plant is mature, well exposed to sun and moderately watered.
