Aloe bakeri Scott-Elliot
Baker's aloe
Aloe bakeri is a small rosette aloe endemic to southern Madagascar, where it grows on rocky hillsides in the transitional zone between spiny bush and low-altitude forests. Its dark green leaves often take on reddish tints under water stress. It is appreciated in Malagasy aloe collections for its exotic origin and compact habit.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Small to medium rosette, eventual short stem |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable (habitat loss in Madagascar) |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.0 |
| Type | Low-fertility rocky sandy-loam soil |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Lanceolate leaves 20–30 cm long, dark green with reddish tints under stress, tiny marginal teeth.
ecoShort stem that develops over time; young plants are practically stemless.
ecoTubular flowers salmon-pink to red in simple racemes on 30–45 cm peduncles.
ecoFibrous roots adapted to poor rocky soils with free drainage.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Low-fertility rocky sandy-loam soil
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Separate basal offsets when at least 8 cm tall.
- 2 Allow the wound to dry for 2 days.
- 3 Plant in sandy mix and water after 7 days.
- 4 They root in 5–8 weeks at 20–25 °C.
- 1 Sow in sandy substrate at 22–25 °C under good light.
- 2 Water with a mister to avoid displacing seeds.
- 3 Germinates in 3–6 weeks.
- 4 Transplant when 4 cm tall.
Provide some shade in the hottest months to avoid leaf scorch.
Watering during winter dormancy when the plant is inactive.
Every 2–3 years in spring
Liquid succulent fertilizer, once a month during summer
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Toxic if ingested; glove use recommended when handling.
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"Named in honour of botanist John Gilbert Baker of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, who described numerous Madagascar Aloe species in the 19th century."
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