Description
Aloe rupestris is a hardy, drought-resistant, single-stemmed Aloe with spreading, bright-green leaves that are reddish along the edges.
It has a branched raceme of tubular, densely-packed, bright-orange to yellow, cylindrical flowers with protruding dark red stamens.The flowers, which look like bottlebrushes, are borne from July to September.
This is a lovely garden plant that should be positioned in amongst trees and shrubs, as it doesn’t grow too well in harsh sunlight.
Plant in well-drained soil to which a little lime has been added.
Size:up to 8m
Wildlife
Nectar plant: The birds love the nectar from its flowers which look like bottlebrushes
Uses
Landscaping: Good form plant for semi-shade areas
Distribution
Kwazulu Natal,Mpulanga
Habitat:Hill slopes, Valleys