Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Aloiampelos

Species:

Aloiampelos ciliaris var. ciliaris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, sunbirds, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from base after fire, common adaptation in fynbos vegetation. Benefits from periodic burning in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Fresh seed has higher germination rates than stored seed.

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