HAWORTHIA AND SUCCULENT AUCTION



This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.


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Aloe bowiea

Aloe bowiea is in many respects unlike other Aloe species and it was previously known as Chamaealoe africana. The differences are not significant enough however to warrant a seperate genus.

It is a small Aloe plant, reaching a height of about 140 mm. Aloe bowiea has a very limited distribution in the vicinity of Port Elizabeth, and due to urban as well as industrial development, the numbers have dwindled considerably. The species is now regarded as endangered

The greenish-brown flowers are rather insignificant and small.

Aloe bowiea suckers from the base quite prolifically and is easy to cultivate.


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