Aloe comptonii

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Aloe comptonii

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That's a real cracker, Mike. What do the leaves look like? How big is the plant?
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It’s just about ok for me. Grows upwards rather than outwards,
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That's a good habit for an Aloe to have if you are short of space...

How big was it when it first flowered?
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Last year was the first time so a decent size.
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Here’s how the flowers look now -
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Cracking display!
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Just like fireworks! Spectacular.
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Herts Mike wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:16 pm 3DC979C6-6828-4A57-9DA7-F4B573F30EB4.jpeg
It's so beautiful (tu)
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Super!
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