Aloe rupestris

Common Names

Borselaalwyn (afrikaans)
inkalane (zulu)
Bottlebrush aloe (english)

Taxonomy

Family ASPHODELACEAE
Genus Aloe
Species rupestris
SA Plant Number 30.3
Basionym Aloe rupestris

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Description

Aloe rupestris is a hardy, drought-resistant, single-stemmed Aloe with spreading, bright-green leaves that are reddish along the edges.

It has a branched raceme of tubular, densely-packed, bright-orange to yellow, cylindrical flowers with protruding dark red stamens.The flowers, which look like bottlebrushes, are borne from July to September.

This is a lovely garden plant that should be positioned in amongst trees and shrubs, as it doesn’t grow too well in harsh sunlight.

Plant in well-drained soil to which a little lime has been added.

Size:up to 8m

Wildlife

Nectar plant:

The birds love the nectar from its flowers which look like bottlebrushes

Uses

Landscaping:
Good form plant for semi-shade areas

Distribution

Kwazulu Natal,Mpulanga

Attributes

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Frost Hardiness: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Full Sun, Position: Semi-shade, Soil: Well-drained, Poisonous: Non-Poisonous, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Habitat: Hill slopes, Habitat: Valleys, Drought Hardiness: Drought Resistant

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