Leaves fleshy, coriaceous, in an apical rosette, linear-lanceolate, 600–700 mm in diameter, ascending spreading during the rainy season, incurved and with a reddish colour during the dry season or prolonged droughts, 300–400 × 50–80 mm, glossy, grass-green, both surfaces distinctly striate (striations translucent, 3–4 mm apart); upper surface rounded at base, flat in the middle part and becoming slightly channelled towards the end.
Lower surface rounded bearing a distinct keel in upper half or third. The leaf margin and keel leathery, reddish brown, teeth 6–7 × 5 mm, dark brown and 10–20 mm apart, the leaf end sharp and ending in 1–3 prickles. The leaf sap drying translucent to faintly orange-yellow. Plants flower in spring (August–October, in the southern hemisphere).
- Scientific Name: Aloe kamnelii van Jaarsv.
- Common Names: Doorn River aloe
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
- Tribe: Aloeae
- Species: A. kamnelii
- Genus: Aloe
• Origin: Aloe kamnelii is a shrubby, ascending aloe, with glossy green leaves and yellow flowers in spring, that is endemic to the Doorn River of the Western Cape, South Africa.
How to Grow and Care
Aloe kamnelii is easily grown both from cuttings or off-shoots from its main stem or seed. Best grown in summer-dry, Mediterranean-type gardens. In South Africa it is best grown in a Succulent Karoo garden among succulents or other plants from the region, preferably on a north-facing rockery, in full sunlight (Van Jaarsveld 2010). Mineral-rich soil and a well-drained aspect is where the plant is at its happiest. Once established, plants are not shy to flowers, and will attract sunbirds to the garden.
Sow seed in late summer or autumn in a seed tray, in a well-drained medium, e.g. 2 parts sand or gravel, 1 part garden loam and 1 part leaf mould or compost. Cover with a thin layer of sand or gravel. Keep moist in a warm position, ideally in dappled shade. Germination is within 3 weeks. Transplant young seedlings when big enough to handle, which is at least a year or two after sowing...
– Learn more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE ALOE
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