Aloe pearsonii is an erect, shrubby aloe, 1-2 m tall with many unbranched stems arising from the ground. It has triangular leaves that grow in dense layers, with four or five leaves per layer. The leaves are mostly greyish, unspotted and often show different colouring on the same plant. At the top the leaves are fully exposed to the sun and tend to turn reddish whereas the leaves at a lower insertion level are partially shaded and thus remain green. The flowers of A. pearsonii are narrow and cylindric, borne on long pedicels. The flowers are red to yellow with the stamens shortly protruding from the mouth, 30 mm long. This is one of the slowest-growing of all aloes, and some of the large shrubs in the Richtersveld are probably several hundred years old.
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 pearsonii is naturally endemic to the arid Richtersveld area, on the border between South Africa and Namibia.
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 pearsonii Schönland
- Common Names: Pearson's aloe, Richtersveld Aloe
- Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
- Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
- 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 pearsonii is naturally endemic to the arid Richtersveld area, on the border between South Africa and Namibia.
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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