Aloe peglerae - aloe (Square pot 7x7x8 cm)

Genus of 300 species of perennial evergreens with small to large rosettes of leaves. Some are shrub-like, a few arborescent. They can be found at various altitudes in the Cape Verde Islands, in tropical and southern Africa, in Madagascar and in the Arabian Peninsula. Aloe peglerae is a medium-sized succulent up to 40 cm tall composed of low compact rosettes, generally single. The leaves up to 30/40 cm long, glaucous gray in colour, are fleshy and obovate in shape, with short and rigid teeth along the margins. In spring the rosettes form very decorative apical inflorescences, 30-40 cm high with red-orange tubular flowers.

Pedoclimatic needs

It requires sandy and well-drained soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It adapts to being grown both in large pots, in the ground or in flowerbeds. This species is not rustic and cannot tolerate temperatures below 5°/7°C. During the dry season it tolerates drought well, but benefits from regular irrigation.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Aloe peglerae

Family: Asphodelaceae