Aloe hereroensisEngl .
Sand Aloe
Aloe hereroensisvar.hereroensis
A solitary rosette in full bloom. In habitat, Benede, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAndrew Hankey. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
The specific epithet " hereroensis(her - er - oh - nut - sis ) " refers to the emplacement of the original collection in Northern Namibia that was home to theHerero people , a Bantu ethnic group inhabiting parts of Southern Africa . In their speech communication , the common name for the plant is " sandaalwyn , " meaning " sand aloe . "
Aloe hereroensisis aboriginal toAngola , Namibia , andSouth Africa(Northern Cape and Free State ) . It hap in flat , sandy or stony places or sometimes on rough slopes .
A solitary rosette in full bloom. In habitat, Campbell, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byPeter Warren. No rights reserved.
Aloe hereroensisis a lush flora that make denserosettesof grey - gullible , blue - green , or cherry - brown leave . The rosettes are stemless or have very short stems and raise usuallysolitaryorsuckeringto form aclumpof a few rosettes with age . The leaves are obscurely delineate , normally without spots on the upper control surface and with whitish spots scatter or dress in transverse isthmus on the lower surface . They are tumid , oval-shaped – lanceolate , curving inwards , measuring up to 16 inches ( 40 centimetre ) long and 3.6 inches ( 9 cm ) widely . The leafage margins are build up with deltoid , red - brown , cartilaginousteeth .
The prime are ordinarily scarlet to deep cherry-red , almost magenta , seldom yellow , and appear in dense clusters on 1 to 3 erect , up to 12 - branchedinflorescencesthat can grow about 3.3 foot ( 1 m ) tall . They can uprise up to 14 column inch ( 35 cm ) foresightful and 0.35 inches ( 0.9 cm ) in diameter , narrowing slightly toward the rima oris , and appear from winter to early spring . The fruits areovoid , check dim source with broad white wings , and can grow about 1 in ( 2.5 curium ) longsighted and 0.35 inches ( 0.9 atomic number 96 ) in diameter ejection seat .
visible radiation : When growingA. hereroensisindoors , localize your industrial plant in a windowpane with plenty of bright indirect sun . Rotate the good deal once or twice a week so that all sides of the plant find equal lighting . out of doors provide lightheaded shade , especially during the hot part of the solar day .
Close-up of clusters of flowers. In habitat, Gamagara Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byriana60. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
filth : PlantA. hereroensisin a well - drained soil mixture formulated for succulents ormake your own . Drainage is essential because too much wet around roots can cause rootage rot .
Temperature : This succulent grows at its good at temperature between 50 to 85 ° F ( 10 to 30 ° C ) . When temperature shift below 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) , it is meter to contribute your plant back at heart . A. hereroensiscan withstand temperatures as miserable as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° degree centigrade ) .
lacrimation : This succulent does need unconstipated lacrimation but is very tolerant of drought shape for little periods . water supply deeply , but only when the dirt is ironic . Cut back onwateringduring the winter months . Do not let water put up in the rosettes .
A clump of rosettes in full bloom. In habitat, Mier, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byTony Rebelo. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
fertilise : A. hereroensisgenerally does not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrient . Feedwith a plant food for succulents in spring and summertime only . Be sure to postdate the recording label directions .
Repotting : This plant is not specially fast - develop and will only seldom need repotting . Repot it in the leap in a container a few inches larger in diameter every few age to keep it from becoming rootbound .
Propagation : PropagatingA. hereroensiscan be done using seeds or counterbalance from a fledged plant . Remove the kickoff from tardy leap to early summertime . For unspoilt results , sow in seeds during the strong months .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Aloe .
A. hereroensisis not listed as toxic for people and pets .
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