Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Aloe

Species:

Aloe excelsa var. breviflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from underground rootstock after fire, typical of savanna-adapted aloes. Mature stems may be killed but plant regenerates from base.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Fresh seed has better germination rates than stored seed.

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