Aloe greatheadii var. davyana
Description: Aloe davyana is one of the stemless spotted leaf aloes with a neat compact habit of growth.
Habit: It forms basal rosettes and grows singularly or in groups of up to 15 plants.
Flowers: Reddish, perianth usually pale pink or red
Blooming season: It is a mid winter flowering
Cultivation and Propagation:
It is easy to an excellent garden plantit needs very little water and because it is frost resistant, it will survive in extremely cold conditions.
Watering: Water in moderation. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Water it less than average if in bigger pots.
Special need: Provide very good ventilation. Nearly all problems occur as a result of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially when weather conditions are dull and cool or very humid.
Traditional uses: The leaf pulp and the bitter sap are used medicinally for the treatment of wounds, sores and burns.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe greatheadii |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Rose/mauve |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 25 to 50°f |
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Aloe greatheadii var. davyana
Description: Aloe davyana is one of the stemless spotted leaf aloes with a neat compact habit of growth.
Habit: It forms basal rosettes and grows singularly or in groups of up to 15 plants.
Flowers: Reddish, perianth usually pale pink or red
Blooming season: It is a mid winter flowering
Cultivation and Propagation:
It is easy to an excellent garden plantit needs very little water and because it is frost resistant, it will survive in extremely cold conditions.
Watering: Water in moderation. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Water it less than average if in bigger pots.
Special need: Provide very good ventilation. Nearly all problems occur as a result of overwatering and poor ventilation, especially when weather conditions are dull and cool or very humid.
Traditional uses: The leaf pulp and the bitter sap are used medicinally for the treatment of wounds, sores and burns.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe greatheadii |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Rose/mauve |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 25 to 50°f |