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Botanical name |
Aloe aristata |
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Family |
Asphodelaceae |
Dimensions |
A small stemless aloe appearing in dense clusters, resembling some haworthia species; when in bloom over 40cm and the rosette about 12 cm high |
Description of stem |
Stemless |
Description of leaves |
Triangular green to dark green leaves tapering to tiny soft white spines; both leaf surfaces covered in globular white spots sometimes with small spines; finely toothed leaf edges |
Description of flowers |
The red or pink pendulous perianths have notable basal swellings; the inflorescence consists of a couple of branched racemes per rosette, appearing in November and December |
Description of seed/fruit |
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Description of roots |
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Variation |
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Propagation and cultivation |
Multiplies from suckers, transplants easily, semi-shade or full sun |
Tolerances |
Cold resistant; copes with drought, but looks good when sufficiently watered |
Uses |
Generally available as a garden plant |
Ecological rarity |
Common, not threatened |
Pests and diseases |
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Other |
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Location |
Arid, rocky karoo veld as well as open grassland, sandy soil |
Distribution (SA provinces) |
Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State |
Country |
South Africa, Lesotho |