Aloe peckii
Peck's aloe
Rare species endemic to Somalia, described by P.R.O. Bally and I. Verdoorn. Known from few localities in semi-arid regions of northern Somalia. Its rarity in cultivation makes it of interest to specialized collectors and ex situ conservation programs.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Shrubby, single rosette or few clustered rosettes. |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient (DD); extremely rare in cultivation and limited field data. |
| pH Target | 7.0–8.5 |
| Type | Arid, stony, very porous. |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Lanceolate leaves, green with grayish tints. Toothed margins with small horny spines. The arrangement forms a loosely compacted rosette.
ecoShort to moderately developed stem; may branch and form small groups of rosettes.
ecoTubular flowers, red to orange-red, in simple or slightly branched racemes.
ecoFibrous root system, adapted to arid and stony soils of Somalia.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Arid, stony, very porous.
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Use very porous desert substrate (70% sand, 30% perlite).
- 2 Constant temperature between 28–32 °C.
- 3 Minimal humidity; water only when substrate is completely dry.
- 4 Intense light exposure from germination.
Requires extremely arid conditions to thrive.
Overwatering; it is among the most moisture-sensitive aloes.
Every 4–5 years; fragile roots.
No fertilization or minimal mineral dose in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Presumably moderate, like other aloes from the Horn of Africa.
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"A species for which very little morphological and ecological information is available in the scientific literature. Successful cultivation would require replicating the extreme conditions of northern Somalia."
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