Aloe gariepensis is a small to moderate sized rosette-forming succulent with characteristic white striped leaves. It form a dense rosette of sword-shaped leaves that often curve inward, especially during hot and dry conditions. Leaves lanceolate, triangular, slender, circularly arranged around the base of the plant, flattish and curved upright 25-50 cm long, 50-90 cm wide, pale green, dull green or reddish brown, with or without linear white spots running longitudinally on both sides when young, and prominent. Flowers simple, usually yellow both in bud and at flowering, rarely brick-red, 16-27 mm long; pedicels 12-20 mm long, lengthening to about 25 mm in fruit. Anthers exerted 1-5 mm. Ovary 4-5 mm long, 1,5-2 mm in diameter, green; style exerted 3-6 mm.
How to Grow and Care
Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.
Hardiness: Hardiness zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F).10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Origin: Aloe gariepensis this species is found in fairly large numbers in Namibia and the Northern Cape. Aloe gariepensis is appropriately named because its natural distribution closely follows the Northern Cape Province river Gariep, the Khoisan name for the Orange River.
Soil: Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Overwatering is the top reason Aloe plants die. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: Aloes generally do not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for cacti and other succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow label directions.
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- Scientific name: Aloe gariepensis Pillans
- Common names: Gariep River Aloe, Orange River aloe
- Synonyms: Aloe gariusiana
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
- Species: A. Gariepensis
- Genus: Aloe
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How to Grow and Care
Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.
Hardiness: Hardiness zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F).10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Origin: Aloe gariepensis this species is found in fairly large numbers in Namibia and the Northern Cape. Aloe gariepensis is appropriately named because its natural distribution closely follows the Northern Cape Province river Gariep, the Khoisan name for the Orange River.
Soil: Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Overwatering is the top reason Aloe plants die. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: Aloes generally do not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for cacti and other succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow label directions.
- ALSO READ some more info HOW TO GROW AND CARE ALOE
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| source pic: agaveville.org |
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