Aloe globuligemma  from South Africa

The round flowers of this aloe, arranged from large to small, resemble beads on a necklace.
Aloe globuligemma plants bloom in mid winter.   
It is not difficult to grow Aloe globuligemma, but for one point - this succulent aloe plant is sensitive to frost.  
The recurving blue-green leaves with small pale colored thorns, give this plant a gracefull appearance that contrast well amongst other green plants.
I read that this is actually the only aloe which is poisonous when taken internally.  I do not know the truth, but it is wise to make sure before taking any home-made medications internally. Whether or not it is derived from plants..
Aloes are succulent plants, also known as fatplants. Given the right conditions they can be grown as a houseplant or as a potplant in the garden or greenhouse.

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Raceme as seen from above

 

Aphids/ants:-  You may wash the plants with a dish washing liquid that contains lemon, but in the case of damage, where there are already a lot of aphids, it will be necessary to use a poison in powder form.  The danger of rot is high, keep the plant dry.  

 

 

 

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