Aloe brevifolia

Kleinaalwyn

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Common Name:

Kleinaalwyn

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Red

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Kleinaalwyn (Aloe brevifolia) - Description

Aloe brevifolia (Kleinaalwyn, short-leaved aloe) is a tiny, compact, blue-green aloe, that is native to the Western Cape, South Africa. Listed as Vulnerable on IUCN's global Red List, it is threatened in its natural habitat, but is also widely popular as an ornamental plant in rockeries and desert gardens world-wide. As it requires winter heat, in temperate regions it is grown under glass or as a houseplant.

Kleinaalwyn (Aloe brevifolia) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Kleinaalwyn (Aloe brevifolia) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Kleinaalwyn (Aloe brevifolia) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Kleinaalwyn (Aloe brevifolia) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Kleinaalwyn (Aloe brevifolia) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.