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Aloes usually grow in rosette shape, especially when they get older (picture 1). The leaves are generally sleek and long with jagged edges, and have a sharp point at the end. Some species can even grow several metres high, like trees. Of course, these trees take ten or more years to grow. Once an Aloe is a few years old, it begins to bloom exquisitely in the spring. The flower’s stem can grow up to a metre, with many flowers hanging down like bells. The colour of the flower varies: from red to orange and yellow, depending on the species (picture 2). Propagation generally occurs from the seed, but offsets are also possible if the mother plant produces a side shoot.
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