Aloe aculeata
Aloe aculeata
- Native to:
- Botswana | South Africa | Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus:
- Aloe
- Species:
- Aloe aculeata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Regrows vigorously from roots after fire, common in fire-prone grassland habitats of South Africa.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) in well-drained media with minimal covering.
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