Aloe peglerae

Common Names

Vuurpylaalwyn (afrikaans)
Red hot pokers (english)

Taxonomy

Family ASPHODELACEAE
Genus Aloe
Species peglerae
SA Plant Number
Basionym Aloe peglerae

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Description

Aloe peglerae is a very hardy, slow-growing, beautiful Aloe that occurs only on the Witwatersrand and Magaliesburg, but due to fires and the loss of habitat. It is now critically threatened.It has grey-green, toothed leaves that curve inwards making it look like a ball.

It blooms in July and August bearing spikes of dull-red and yellow flowers with purple stamens.They are densely-packed, very large and robust.Bees and other insects are irresistibly attracted to the pollen and nectar of the flowers.

It requires minimal water as it normally grows on rocky ledges.Plant in amongst rocks or in very porous containers.

It requires well-drained soil and full sun.Keep dry in winter.

size: 40 m

Wildlife

Good nectar plant:
Insects are irresistibly attracted to the nectar of the flowersGood pollen plant:
Bees love the pollen that the flowers produce

Uses

Container plant:
Plant in very porous containers

Distribution

Gauteng, North West

Attributes

Growth Rate: Slow Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Full Sun, Soil: Well-drained, Edible: Non-Edible, Conservation Status: Threatened, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Habitat: North facing rocky ridges, Drought Hardiness: Drought Hardy

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