Aloe
humilis (L.) Mill |
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Destribution: Aloe humilis is found at Mosselbay in the west to Uitenhage and Port Elizabeth in the east and northwards to Graaf-Reinet. They grow on stony flat places and slopes. Summer and winter rainfall. |
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Description: Plants (45 cm in height) are stemless and clumps with offsets. Leaves are bluish-green, erect or incurved with many small white prickles on both sides of the leaf. |
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| Flowering period: August and September | |
| Flowers: Scarlet or orange or yellow. | |
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Cultivation: Light shade to full sun, drought resistant, light frost protection is required, neutral soil. |
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| Propagation: Seeds and pups. | |
| Common name: Dwarf Hedgehog Aloe | |
| Photographer & Owner: Etwin Aslander | |
| Website: Selecta Succulents Plant/Seed Source | |
