Aloe globuligemma |
Asphodelaceae |
Aloe globuligemma may be confused with Aloe chabaudii, Aloe globuligemma leaves are more recurved and they are more greyish in colour.
The inflorescence of Aloe globuligemma also varies quite a bit from Aloe chanbaudii, it develops side branches of long racemes while A. chabaudii's racemes are head=shaped. Aloe globuligemma has flowers that are distinct from A. chabaudii, flowers of A. globuligemma is globular in shape and those of A. chabaudii is long and narrow. |
| Common Names: |
Knoppiesaalwyn, button or knob aloe. |
| Status: |
Not threatened. |
| Distribution: |
Aloe globuligemma can be found in lowlying Bushveld areas in the Northern Province, Mpumalanga and Zimbabwe. |
| Description of Aloe globuligemma: |
| Stem: |
Plants are stemless but procumbent stems up to 1 meter in length may develop with in mature specimens. |
| Leaves: |
Basal rosettes of blue-green leaves that are lance sshaped are formed. Leaves are erect but become recurved. Leaf margins are armed with small white teeth. Leaf surfaces are blemish free and smooth. |
Flower Description : |
| Inflorescence: |
Inflorescence is horizonally branched with racemes. |
| Flower: |
Flowers are similiar in arrangement to Aloe marlothii. Flowers are dull red in colour but fade to a dull pinkish-white colour when mature. |
| Flowering Time: |
Aloe globuligemma flowers during July and August. |
Cultivation of Aloe globuligemma: |
| Light: |
Full sun. |
| Watering: |
Careful watering, especially in winter rainfall areas. |
| Frost Protection: |
Required. |
| Notes: |
Aloe globuligemma does well in cultivation especially in summer rainfall areas. |
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