Who has not heard of the virtues of Aloe vera? It is enough to break a sturdy blade and pour the liquid inside over a wound or sting to relieve pain almost immediately.
The healing powers of aloe vera are known throughout the world and the cosmetic industry makes use of this ingredient in their creams and tonics. But what few speak of is the beauty of this plant, which has a particular morphology, especially when it comes to the Aloe vera spiral.
Exotic aloe vera
The Spiral Aloe vera is an exotic and very showy plantwhich owes its name to its characteristics spiral leaves. It is an endangered plant that is native to the mountains of Lesotho, South Africaa humid place due to its abundant rainfall.
This plant is very slow growing and is characterized by having about 150 leaves, always very pointed and in the form of small teeth. They are grouped in a spiral shape, accommodating either clockwise or vice versa.
This variety of aloe vera must grow in the ground due to the size of its roots. In addition, it gives a flowering that occurs from spring to summer, producing flowers of pink, yellow and orange colors.
A unique plant
Unlike the other varieties of Aloe, the natural habitat of the spiral is of high humidity and that is why it is not a plant that develops naturally in any other part of the world.
Due to its uniqueness and the difficulties that arise when cultivating it due to its specific needs, spiral aloe has been stolen from its place of origin and that is why today it is in danger of extinction.
To this is added that it is a plant that reproduces by seeds and not by cutting, which is why it is more difficult to create younger sisters.
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