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Naturally, Aloe comosa follows the typical angiosperm life cycle. Like most South African aloes, it blooms in the summer. Tall inflorescences (flower stems) that can reach 2 meters (6.7 feet) in height branch from the rosette. At the tips of the inflorescences are flower spikes which are composed of many small, tightly compacted flowers.
Aloe vera (/ ˈ æ l oʊ (i) v ɛr ə, v ɪər-/) [3] is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. [4] It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions. [ 4 ] [ 5 ]
Reviving an Overwatered or Underwatered Aloe Vera Plant. An overwatered aloe plant is common and will show signs of being overly plump to the point of looking mushy and soft. The leaves can start ...
Here's how to repot aloe vera plants properly. 1. Choose the Right Container. Select a new pot that is at least 2 inches wider and 2 to 3 inches deeper than the diameter of your aloe vera plant ...
The thick, fleshy leaves often curve inwards during times of drought – making the rosette look rather like a mitre (until recently this species was known as Aloe mitriformis because of this resemblance). The rubble aloe flowers profusely in summer. Unlike most aloes, which flower in winter, the Rubble Aloe flowers in summer. The red flowers ...
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Of California's total plant population, 2,153 species, subspecies, and varieties are endemic and native to California alone, according to the 1993 Jepson Manual study. [4] This botanical diversity stems not only from the size of the state, but also its diverse topographies , climates, and soils (e.g. serpentine outcrops ).
Aloe succotrina in 1887 botanical illustration from Köhler's Medicinal Plants. The Aloe succotrina plant forms clusters of between 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) diameter, with its leaves forming dense rosettes. In winter when it flowers (June to September) it produces a tall raceme, bearing shiny red flowers that are pollinated by sunbirds.