Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Aloe

Species:

Aloe acutissima subsp. acutissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting aloe that regenerates from underground rootstock after fire, common adaptation in fire-prone grasslands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; requires warm temperatures (20-25°C) and light exposure for optimal germination.

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