Aloe peglerae Seeds

Aloe peglerae is a small, stemless aloe, which grows on the north facing slopes of the Magaliesberg and Witwatersrand. These plants often occur in a small group. The leaves are greyish-green in color and tend to curve inward. The leaf margins of new growth have whitish spines as opposed to the reddish brown spines on older leaves. The backs of the leaves have spines midway from the base to the top. Aloe peglerae flowers in winter (July and August).

Above: Aloe peglerae grown in full sun

This plant often has single flower stalk. The flower buds are dull red with purplish stamens protruding from the flower tube. The flowers are apparently pollinated by birds, bees and wind.

Above: Aloe peglerae grown in partial shade