Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Aloe

Species:

Aloe comptonii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal rosette after fire; adapted to periodic burns in fynbos habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with light. Fresh seed preferred for best germination rates.

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