Aloes in Southern Africa
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Gardening, Shrubs, Science & Nature, Nature, Plant Life, Plants
| Author: | Gideon Smith | ISBN: | 9781920544447 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House South Africa | Publication: | November 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Struik Nature | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gideon Smith |
| ISBN: | 9781920544447 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Publication: | November 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Struik Nature |
| Language: | English |
Aloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.
Aloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.
