Aloe perrieri Reynolds
Perrier's aloe
Aloe perrieri is a species endemic to Madagascar described by G.W. Reynolds in honour of botanist Henri Perrier de la Bâthie. It inhabits semi-arid zones of the island and is little known in cultivation.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Solitary rosette on short stem |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable (Malagasy endemic) |
| pH Target | 7.0–8.5 |
| Type | Calcareous, sandy, well-drained |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Lanceolate leaves, grey-green to blue-green, with toothed margins. May show slight mottling. Length 25–45 cm.
ecoShort to moderate stem, well-defined terminal rosette.
ecoTubular flowers, red-orange, in dense racemes on 50–80 cm scapes.
ecoRoot system adapted to calcareous and sandy soils of southern Madagascar.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Calcareous, sandy, well-drained
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Obtain fresh seeds from botanical collections or seed banks.
- 2 Sow in lime, sand and perlite mix (1:2:1).
- 3 Temperature 26–30 °C with direct sunlight.
- 4 Maintain minimal moisture until germination.
Add lime or crushed limestone to the substrate.
Using acidic substrate incompatible with its natural habitat.
Every 3–4 years.
Very diluted cactus fertilizer once a year in spring.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Toxic if ingested
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"Named by G.W. Reynolds in honour of Henri Perrier de la Bâthie, one of the great botanical explorers of Madagascar of the 20th century."
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