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Aloe africana
... Gamtoos River. It is mainly confined to hills and flats, growing in thicket and renosterveld vegetation. It often grows in association with Aloe ferox, A. pluridens and A. speciosa, and hybrids ... 600 to 700 mm per annum. Ecology Aloe africana, like most other aloes has tubular flowers rich in nectar and pollinated by sunbirds. Growing Aloe africana Aloe africana is easily propagated from seed sown ...
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Aloe albida
... horticulture where it makes an attractive dwarf pot plant and is fairly easy to cultivate. Growing Aloe albida Aloe albida grows well in cultivation under the right circumstances. This species grows well in ... they receive morning-only sunlight. It is essential to water these plants well throughout the growing season. However, in the winter they should only receive water when the weather is warm ...
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Aloe arborescens
... aloes that can be found growing at sea level right up to the tops of mountains. The krantz aloe is adapted to many habitats, ... and the leaf sap is reported to relieve x-ray burns. Growing Aloe arborescens The krantz aloe is an easy and rewarding plant to grow, and ... moderate frost but is sensitive to severe frost. It is fast-growing, and it will tolerate drought and neglect once established. It is ...
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Aloe barberae
... Aloe barberae Aloe barberae Dyer Family: Liliaceae (lily family) Common names: tree aloe (Eng.); boomaalwyn, mikaalwyn (Afr.); umGxwala, inDlabendlazi, imPondonndo, inKalane-enkulu (Zulu) Aloe barberae is a striking sculptural tree aloe ... Aloe bainesii, Aloe ... Growing Aloe barberae Aloe barberae is easily cultivated from truncheons as well as seed and smaller stem cuttings. It is fairly fast growing ...
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Aloe ciliaris var. ciliaris
... other Aloe species (about 450) by being the only true climbing aloe. It is also the fastest growing of all aloe species. About aloes Aloes, with few exceptions, are confined to Africa and its islands. They belong to the Aloe ... usually slow growers, but this species is the exception. . Growing Aloe ciliaris var. ciliaris This is a tough and ...
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Aloe comosa
... Aloe comosa Aloe comosa Marloth & A.Berger Family : Asphodelaceae Common name : Clanwilliam aloe Aloe comosa is a striking, single-stemmed, summer-flowering aloe that is hardly known in cultivation. Description Aloe comosa is a single-stemmed aloe ... , however this is a stunning plant to have in your aloe or water-wise garden. Growing Aloe comosa This is done exclusively from seed. It is possible ...
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Aloe cooperi
... names: isiPutumane / isiPhukutwane (Zulu), Cooper's aloe Aloe cooperi is a South African grassland aloe. It was discovered by Burchell in his ... 's aloe also attracts nectar feeding birds such as sunbirds and makes a striking addition to a flower bed. Growing Aloe cooperi Aloe cooperi ... to prevent damping-off which is a common problem when growing aloes from seed. Seedlings should be planted in small ...
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Aloe dichotoma
... Aloe dichotoma Aloe dichotoma Masson Family: Aloaceae (Aloe family) Common names: Kokerboom, Quiver tree The quiver tree or Aloe dichotoma is probably the best known aloe found in South Africa and Namibia. ... a cooling effect as air passes through it, a so-called natural fridge. Growing Aloe dichotoma Aloe dichotoma features quite prominently in gardens all over South Africa and other countries with ...
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Aloe dichotoma var. ramosissima
... the variety name ramosissima means very much branched, referring to the distinctive growth form. Ecology Aloe dichotoma var. ramosissima is regarded as a vulnerable species mainly as a result of mining ... that the very young flower buds can be eaten and taste a little like asparagus. Growing Aloe dichotoma var. ramosissima Plants grow easily from seeds and once germinated develop rapidly. It is ...
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Aloe falcata
... aloe Aloe falcata is a summer-flowering aloe that is becoming a popular subject for dry gardens, especially in the Western Cape where water resources are scarce. Description Aloe falcata is a low-growing aloe ...
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