Aloinopsis dyeri (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Dyer's aloinopsis
Species described and reclassified by Louisa Bolus, endemic to the surroundings of Worcester in the Western Cape. Inhabits the rocky slopes and plains of the transition zone between the Mediterranean Fynbos and the semi-arid Karoo, where winters are wet and cool and summers are hot and dry. Leaves are robust with conspicuous tuberculate markings. Golden-yellow flowers.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Aloinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Compact rosette, geophyte of the Fynbos-Karoo transition zone |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient; endemic to Worcester (Western Cape) |
| pH Target | 6.5–7.5 |
| Type | Sand-clay with pumice, good drainage, neutral pH |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Oblong to oblanceolate, 2–5 cm long; thick and robust; grey-green with well-defined white tuberculate markings.
ecoGolden-yellow, with darker stripes on the reverse of the petals; 3–4 cm diameter; numerous stamens.
ecoMedium-sized taproot; well adapted to the clay-sandy soils of the Worcester area.
ecoCompact, 5–10 cm diameter; leaves arranged in a dense spiral.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sand-clay with pumice, good drainage, neutral pH
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Sow in a mix of fine sand and perlite in equal parts.
- 2 Maintain at 15–18 °C with moderate humidity until germination.
- 3 Progressively reduce watering after the first month.
- 4 Transplant to individual pot at 6 months.
T
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Every 2–3 years at the start of autumn
Diluted mineral fertiliser at ¼ strength once in winter.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Not toxic.
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"The Worcester area is one of the botanically richest areas in the world, concentrating an extraordinary diversity of Aizoaceae genera in a relatively small area. A. dyeri is a typical representative of the succulent flora of this zone."
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