Plants in the Aloe genus are easy to grow, forming dense clumps of fleshy, light green leaves with soft toothed margins. Spikes of tubular yellow to orange flowers appear in summer, but rarely in the UK.
Aloe x pachyveria 'Bill Baker' bears huge rosettes of short fat silver-green leaves with a soft downy coating. It's perfect for growing in containers on a sunny patio. 'Bill Baker' can withstand mild frosts, but it's best to bring bring pots indoors in autumn to ensure winter survival.
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Aloe ‘Bill baker’ and wildlife
Aloe ‘Bill baker’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Aloe ‘Bill baker’ poisonous?
Aloe ‘Bill baker’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage, roots and sap are toxic.
