Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Aloe

Species:

Aloe excelsa var. excelsa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, sunbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resists fire damage and can resprout from the base after burning, typical of grassland-adapted aloes.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures without special treatment. Fresh seed shows higher germination rates.

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