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Botanical name:

Aloe var. Bafana

Common names:

Aloe (E)
Aalwyn, Aalwee (A)
Hlaba, Lekhala (SSo)
Icena (Nd)
Imboma (Z)

Plant family:

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
- Includes genera Aloe, Asphodelus and Kniphofia

Plant categories:

Shrubs; Cacti and Succulents; Non-herbaceous Perennials

Plant breeder's rights no:

PT6018

Leaf habit:

Evergreen

Height:

1.40

Width:

1.00

Has thorns

Plant shape:

Forms large clusters up to 1.4 metres

Leaf description:

Green leaves

Spine or thorn description:

Flower description:

Masses of bright yellow flowers on tall racemes that produce copious amounts of nectar. Flowers twice a year in early winter and again in summer.

Flower colour:

Yellow

Flowering months:

May-Jun and Dec

Water requirements:

Little water required, but does best with plenty of summer water

Frost tolerance:

Semi-hardy (tolerates mild frost for short periods)

Cold tolerance (°C):

-3

Light conditions:

Sun

Interaction with physical surroundings:

This plant produces copious amounts of nectar and seems to attract more sunbirds than any other.

Pests & diseases:

This aloe has a particularly high resistance to all aloe diseases.

Notes:

Released in 2010 by de Wet Plant Breeders in support of Bafana Bafana, the South African 2010 World Cup soccer team.

References:

Aloe Hybrids for the garden, De Wet Plant Breeders Catalogue (2012)

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