Aloe gariepensis leaf rosette

The characteristic lines along the length of the leaf surfaces of this Aloe gariepensis plant can be observed on the rosette. Also the small, light coloured, spaced teeth on the leaf edges are clearly visible. The rosette looks healthy, well cared for in glass-house conditions at the University of Stellenbosch. Stressed plants may look much redder when the metabolism is slowed down by living conditions close to survival limits.

No flower was found on this plant photographed during March as flowering occurs from July to September (Frandsen, 2017; Van Wyk and Smith, 2003; iNaturalist).