Orange Aloe flowers

by Paul on Thursday, 7 July, 2011 3 Comments

The orange Aloe flower

The orange Aloe flower

While beautiful in a clump like this, the flowers of the Aloe aren’t what make the plant so popular. For many years people have believed that the gooey inside of the super-thick super-spiky leaves (see this photo) have certain medicinal benefits.

Today you’ll find many after-sun lotions, anti-eczema creams, etc. in South Africa (and perhaps even in your country) referring to Aloe as a primary ingredient.

Possible medicinal benefits aside – isn’t this just a beautiful cluster of flowers?


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  1. 1Rachel
    Thursday, 7 July, 2011 at 21:56

    Oh, that is beautiful. Lovely orangy spikes! I especially like the shot of the bloom diagonal against the blue, blue sky!

  2. 2Paul
    Thursday, 7 July, 2011 at 23:24

    Thanks Rachel – I love how these came out, they’re so photogenic. And yes, I dig the portrait shot also. :) Thanks for visiting!

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