Botanical Name |
Aloe variegata |
Other names |
Kanniedood (Afrikaans); Variegated aloe |
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Asphodelaceae, previously Liliaceae; Aloe; |
Dimensions |
Rosette up to about 15cm may have 12 or more leaves stacked in three groups or sometimes spiralling to some extent; |
Description of Stem |
Absent |
Description of Leaves |
Short, rigid double triangular leaves, thornless or with small spines on the edges only, white speckled markings in uneven rows on a dark green and purple background, fleshy and a whitish edge |
Description of flowers |
Several single inflorescences in winter may emerge from a mature rosette, reaching about 20 to 25cm; flowers pink to dull reddish |
Description of seed/fruit |
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Propagation and Cultivation |
Grows easily if given a dry, well-drained and sunny position; multiply via suckers from roots |
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Other |
Already described by Linnaeus in 1753 and common as a garden plant |
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