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Aloe Barberae (Tree Aloe)
Mikaalwyn, boomaalwyn
Type = Tree Aloe
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Scientific Name :
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Aloe | Family : |
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ay) |
Common Names :
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Tree Aloe | Genus : |
Aloe |
Afrikaans Name :
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Mikaalwyn, Boomaalwyn | Specie : |
barberae (BAR-ber-ay) |
sun Exposure
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Full Sun | Origin : |
Eastern Cape, Natal, Transvaal, Swaziland, Moçambique |
best season
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all Year | Hardiness |
Young Plants are Frost Tender |
Height
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Can reach a height of 20m | bloom time |
Mid to late Winter |
Spread
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Synonym: |
Aloe bainesii |
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Foliage:Plant Grow as single-stemmed trees. The stems and older parts of the bark
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Flower Color: Salmon pink to rosy red or deep orange
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| Soil Requirements : In Contrast to most Aloe species this one will also grow well in poor drainage soil. | |||
| Water needs: Drought-tolerant | |||
| Usage: Grown for foliage | |||
| Other Details: Aloe barberae is found in a Summer rainfall area | |||
| Other Info: Can be grown from Branches, cuttings or seed | |||