Aloe komatiensis Reynolds
Komati aloe
Clustering aloe endemic to the Komati River basin on the border between Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Forms dense colonies of medium rosettes with grey-green leaves and striking orange flowers.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Colony-forming clustered rosettes |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient (DD) — IUCN |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Sandy, gravelly, well-drained |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Lanceolate, grey-green leaves, with whitish to light brown marginal spines. Medium-sized rosettes.
ecoShort stem allowing clustering into dense colonies.
ecoTubular orange flowers in simple or slightly branched racemes. Flowering in winter.
ecoFibrous and spreading root system connecting the colony rosettes.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy, gravelly, well-drained
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Separate rosettes from the colony with a clean tool.
- 2 Allow cuts to callus for 24–48 hours.
- 3 Plant in well-drained sandy substrate.
- 4 Water lightly and infrequently at first.
Robust and adaptable species; tolerates climate variations.
Overwatering during the cold season.
Every 3 years or when the colony completely fills the container.
Succulent fertiliser once in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets.
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"Endemic species with restricted distribution associated with the Komati river system; little studied outside its range."
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