Is this XGasteraloe 'Flow'?

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Is this XGasteraloe 'Flow'?

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My partner got me this from the little one stop shop nearby, I assume its a XGasteraloe.

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From above
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I think so Larry, they can vary a bit between individuals though.
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Re: Is this XGasteraloe 'Flow'?

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Yes, probably, it should really be x Gasteraloe 'Flo' without the w. It originated in Europe, whilst many Americans have named/spelt it incorrectly as Flow.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/349764/x- ... lo/Details
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Re: Is this XGasteraloe 'Flow'?

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Tony R wrote: Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:42 pm Yes, probably, it should really be x Gasteraloe 'Flo' without the w. It originated in Europe, whilst many Americans have named/spelt it incorrectly as Flow.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/349764/x- ... lo/Details
Interesting. Do we know its parents? I'm guessing Aloe aristata...
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