Aloe Species

flowers distinctly fuzzy and plants sometimes sucker distinguishing this species from Aloe austroarabica (which has simpler inflorescence...Read Mores as well)- both bloom at the same time of year with same colored flowers, though A lavranosii can have red flowers as well. Both species have very fuzzy flowers. This plant is a native of Yemen. Leaves are a dull grey, green normally, with a brownish tinge. Leaves are flattish, wide at the base and have sharp teeth.

Here's an Aloe that has enjoyed a few rounds of the "lumping" game and is also one that will likely have a complete name change in the fu...Read Moreture.
Species formerly known as Aloe doei, Aloe doei v. lavranosii and Aloe lavranosii all fall into the complex currently known as Aloe splendens. The natural range is quite wide in Yemen and with this lumping taking place, the species exhibits many flower color forms and degrees of pubescence upon the perianths.
A fun plant to grow from seed as you never really know what you're going to get!