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Add to My Garden Black-thorn aloe
Aloe melanacantha
Black-thorn aloe is a succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that can survive in various climates, from hot and dry to cooler temperatures. It has black spines, which are found along the edges of its leaves. These spines help protect the plant from predators, as well as from excessive sun exposure.
11 to 13
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Plant Type
Succulent
Bloom Time
Mid winter, Late winter
Leaf Color
Brown
Green
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asphodel Genus
Aloe Species
Black-thorn aloe 
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More Info
Distribution
Related Articles
Add to My Garden Black-thorn aloe
Aloe melanacantha
Black-thorn aloe is a succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that can survive in various climates, from hot and dry to cooler temperatures. It has black spines, which are found along the edges of its leaves. These spines help protect the plant from predators, as well as from excessive sun exposure.
11 to 13
Hardiness Zones
More Info
Plant Type
Succulent
Bloom Time
Mid winter, Late winter
Leaf Color
Brown
Green
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asphodel Genus
Aloe Species
Black-thorn aloe 
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Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
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