Aloe castanea | Cat’s Tail AloeThe Cats Tail Aloe is a striking South African succulent shrub, named for its unusual long, taillike flower spikes that curve and twist like a cats tail. These blooms appear in mid to late winter (July September) in Cape Town, opening into clusters of rusty orange to brownishred flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and sunbirds. Its evergreen, fleshy leaves form a dense shrub that can reach up to 2 3m tall, making it an excellent choice for

and organic matter

round leaves with a translucent stripe spaced along their entire length hang along the stems

A true feel-good plant that keeps your garden looking cared for all year

blending seamlessly into both contemporary and classic garden settings

2m H x 90cm W

They need at least 6 hours of full sun in winter and will perform best if the get dappled shade in spring and summer

Aloe striata

it’s perfect for hedges

Position in bright indirect light indoors

80cm H x 50cm W

25cm H x 20cm W

panda‑like leaves with unique markings