Aloe polyphylla ‘Swirl’

Family: Asphodelaceae
Common Name: Spiral Aloe
Origin: Endemic to the Drakensberg Mountains of Lesotho; cultivar ‘Swirl’ propagated via tissue culture at Rancho Tissue Technologies

Description:

*Aloe polyphylla*, known as the Spiral Aloe, is one of the most striking succulents in the world. Its name ‘Swirl’ highlights the mesmerizing spiral pattern of its foliage: five rows of triangular, gray-green leaves arranged in a clockwise or counterclockwise spiral. Each rosette can contain 150 or more leaves, forming a living geometric sculpture.

In summer, mature plants produce vibrant coral to red flower clusters rising above the spiral rosette. Highly sought after by collectors, *A. polyphylla* remains a rare gem in cultivation due to its unique growth requirements.