... The species, in theory, could be propagated, like many other aloes, from cuttings. This can be done by cutting the stems below the nodes and ... the bitter, sappy substance, produced within the leaves of aloes. Aloe gerstneri was named in tribute to Rev. F.J. Gerstner, who ...

Pale and interesting aloes that occur on metal-rich soils. These populations occur in hot, dry river ... intrusions. Cloete Elize Plumstead Emile serpentine aloes Botanical Society Toxic soils and aloe colours ...

... Mr Chris Challis, a Johannesburg businessman and lover of aloes and other succulents. He collected this species first while exploring a ... fourth member of section Leptoaloe, a group of small aloes growing in cool mountainous grassland habitat (Reynolds 1950), recorded ...

... a useful subject for cold gardens where the flowers of other aloes often get frosted off in the cold winter months. The added advantage of growing aloes in the garden is the attraction of sunbirds to the flowers for nectar. ...