Astroloba herrei Uitewaal
Herre's astroloba
Astroloba herrei is a compact rosette succulent endemic to the surroundings of Ladismith, in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was named in honour of Hans Herre (1895–1979), a prominent South African botanist specialising in succulents of the Aizoaceae and Asphodelaceae families.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Astroloba |
| Growth Habit | Compact 5-ranked spiral rosette with rigid triangular dark-green leaves; reaches 10–18 cm tall; forms small clumps over time via basal offsets. |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated (NE) by IUCN; endemic to a small area around Ladismith, Western Cape. |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.0 |
| Type | Well-drained, slightly sandy with organic matter |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Well-drained, slightly sandy with organic matter
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2–3 years or when roots fill the pot
Diluted cactus fertilizer once a month in spring and summer; no fertilizing in autumn-winter
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Not toxic to humans
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Plant Health
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"Astroloba herrei has a particularly restricted distribution around Ladismith and is frequently used in hybridization with other species of the genus. Hans Herre, in whose honour it was named, described numerous new succulent species in the first half of the 20th century."
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