Aloe longifolia (Haw.) Haw.
Long-leaved aloe
Eastern Cape aloe with particularly long and narrow leaves forming an elegant rosette. Known in older taxonomy as Gasteria longifolia, though now classified within the genus Aloe. Prefers rocky, well-exposed slopes.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Stemless rosette with elongated leaves |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC) — IUCN |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Stony-sandy, well-drained |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Very long, narrow and recurved leaves, green with pale spots in young specimens, margin with small spines.
ecoGenerally stemless or with a very short stem, sometimes prostrate with age.
ecoTubular orange-red flowers in simple or sparsely branched racemes. Flowering in winter.
ecoThick fibrous roots adapted to stony soils of the Eastern Cape.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Stony-sandy, well-drained
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Sow in sandy substrate with good drainage.
- 2 Maintain at 20–25 °C with good light.
- 3 Water moderately until germination.
- 4 Transplant to individual pots when seedlings are 4 cm tall.
Long leaves need sufficient space to spread.
Planting in confined spaces where leaves cannot develop freely.
Every 3–4 years.
Succulent fertiliser, diluted, once a year in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Mildly toxic to pets if ingested.
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"The historical taxonomic confusion with Gasteria makes this species an interesting case study for the systematics of the Aloe genus."
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