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On Feb 2, 2007, thistlesifter from Vista, CA wrote:
Over time (10 years) the plant has an almost its on stark character among aloes. It is very unique. If an Aloe could be a tumbleweed, it would look like melanacantha.
I've seen multiple -headed A. melanacantha, though I failed to capture an image. It is spectacular. Key seems to be, don't try to push it or control it in any way. It will arrive in its own time. a unique and beautiful masterpiece of nature.
On Jan 11, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Smallish, slow-to-sucker aloe with large, somewhat sharp, dark spines all over it. Older spines are black (hence the name) though new leaves have yellowy, soft ones. Very interesting and extremely drought tolerant species. However, is a tad more prone to rot if overwatered than most aloes. Also, from personal experience, is one of the worst aloes at suddenly adjusting from full shade to full sun (usually gets fried to a crisp and dies). Easy to grow otherwise- I have had it in pots in low light situations, and out in full, dry hot sun and seems to do equally well in both (though more colorful in full sun). Moderate grower in speed. Red flowers on solitary, simple raceme.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Apache Junction, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Los Angeles, California Mission Viejo, California Reseda, California Spring Valley, California Thousand Oaks, California Vista, California Lafayette, Tennessee
2 members have or want this plant for trade.
