Aloe melanacantha (Succulents)

Also known as "Black-thorn aloe", it is a succulent plant which is highly sought after by green collectors for its small size and the beauty of its spines, which turn black over time. The leaves are wide and elongated upwards, they have strong spines both on the margins and along the back. One of its most distinctive features are the large blackish-brown rust-like spots that contrast with the green leaves and give it a kind of metallic appearance. Its inflorescences take place mainly in the summer months, blooming, on long stems, with numerous showy orange-red hanging flowers.