Aloe buettneriis widely used for various local medicative role . It was first described in 1905 byAlwin Berger , establish on a specimen collected in Togo by Oskar A. R. Büttner .
Aloe buettneriA.Berger
West African Aloe , Western Aloe
In habitat, Natitingou, Atakora, Benin. Derivative of a photo byong_pepiniere_d_afrique. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Aloe agavifolia , Aloe barterivar.dahomaensis , Aloe barterivar.sudanica , Aloe congolensis , Aloe paludicola
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
The specific name " buettneri " ( pronounced " BEWT - ner - ee " ) honorsOskar Alexander Richard Büttner(1858 - 1927 ) , a German botanist and mineralogist who was postulate in the geographic expedition of the Congo Basin .
In habitat, Near Mbanza-Nzundu, Congo. Derivative of a photo bypaullatham36. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Aloe buettneriis wide circulate acrossWest Africa , fromMaliandGhanatoNigeriaand south to westernCongo , Angola , and northernNamibia . It typically grows in grassy areaswithin moister savanna areas .
Aloe buettneriis a pocket-size succulent that forms a stemless , typically solitary little potato of fleshy , deltoid leaves with sharply toothed allowance . The rosettes grow from a bulbous rootstock and can attain a height of up to 34 in ( 85 curium ) . The leaves are apple unripe , with obscure lines on the upper surface and sometimes some milky spots towards the base . They can measure up to 32 inch ( 80 cm ) in duration and 4.8 inch ( 12 atomic number 96 ) in width .
In the spring and summer , Aloe buettneriproduces flowers ranging from dark-green - yellowness to lustrous red-faced . The flowers are arranged in erect florescence that can grow up to 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) improbable and usually have 3 to 5 branches . The racemes are nearly head - the likes of to conical , and the cylindrical flowers can reach a distance of 1.8 inches ( 4.5 cm ) . The fruit are yellow - green - brown , with few transverse costa , and contain pale , grey , wing seeds . They can grow up to 18 inches ( 4.5 centimeter ) long and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter .
In habitat, Natitingou, Atakora, Benin. Derivative of a photo byONG OeBenin. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Light : When growingAloe buettneriindoors , post it in a window with plenty of brilliant , indirect igniter . Rotate the Mary Jane once or twice a hebdomad to ensure all side of the plant pick up equal inflammation . Outdoors , the industrial plant favor light nuance , particularly during the hottest parts of the twenty-four hour period .
Soil : Great drainage is essential for acquire this plant life because too much moisture for an prolonged period can make root buncombe . Use commercial grease for succulents , ormake your own well - debilitate premix .
Temperature : When temperatures drop below 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) , it ’s time to bring this flora within . It tolerates heat fairly well but will not go a intemperate Robert Lee Frost . Aloe buettneri grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b , with medium minimum winter temperature ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
In habitat, Natitingou, Atakora, Benin. Derivative of a photo byBASSOKI Hermann. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
lacrimation : This plant requires regular lachrymation but can tolerate forgetful periods of drouth . body of water profoundly , but only when the soil is completely ironical to the ghost . Do not lease water place upright in the rosette . Reducewateringduring the winter months .
fertilize : Although it generally does not need fertilizer , AloeBuettnerwill benefit from supererogatory nutrient . Use a water supply - soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength .
Repotting : Repot only as need during outpouring . peck a container that is one size large and has drainage holes .
Propagation : SinceAloe buettnerihas a typically lone habit , it can only be circularize from seeds . For best results , sow seeds during the warm months .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Aloe .
Aloe buettneriis safe for people , as it is non - toxic . However , it can be mildly to moderately toxic to pets .
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