Aloe ramosissima Crassulaceae but is adapted to desert

but is adapted to desert conditions

vittata with black leaves that have cream spots

It is something of a winter grower often growing in cooler weather and going dormant in summer

Takes similar care to other small Aloe species and hybrids

Aloe ramosissima Crassulaceae but is adapted to desertAloe ramosissima Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae. A beautiful rarely seen shrub Aloe. This is the most heavily branched of all Aloe species. Some large specimens can have over 100 branches! This is a close relative of Aloe dichotoma and takes similar care. Specifically it is a winter growing Aloe, so it likes water in the cooler months and should be kept drier in the summer. Makes a nice landscape specimen in frost free zones. Elsewhere it makes a good