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Asphodelaceae, Pillans |
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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. |
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| 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. |
| Frost Protection: |
Frost protection against severe frost required. |
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