Aloe mitriformis Seeds (Sow Autumn - Winter)

Aloe mitriformis derived it's name from the shape of it's rosette that resembles a mitre or a bishop's cap, especially so during times of drought.

Common Names: Kransaalwyn, Mitre

Aloe Status: Not Threatened.

Distribution: Western Cape, Nieuwhoudtville to Genadendal. Found on granite outcrops, rocky ridges and lower slopes.

Description: Plants (75 cm) sprawl along the ground with ends ascending and leafy. Leaves short, broad, fleshy and bluish-green in colour. Most leaves are without spots or lines but have prickly margins.

Flower: Dull scarlet flowers crowd in dense heads, flowers are tubular and droop. The flowering period is January to February.

Flowering Time: Aloe mitriformis flowers in the summer months from December to February.

Cultivation of Aloe mitriformis: Light: Full sun, light shade tolerated.

Watering: Careful watering, drought resistent.