Poellnitzia rubriflora
Scientific Name: Poellnitzia rubriflora (L. Bolus) Uittewaal
Synonym: Aloe rubriflora, Apicra jacobseniana, Apicra rubriflora, Astroloba rubriflora, Haworthia rubriflora, Haworthia rubriflora var. jacobseniana , Poellnitzia rubriflora var. jacobseniana
Family: Asphodelaceae
Frost Tolerance: Keep above 32°F (0°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: South Africa (Robertson Karoo)
Growth Habits: Clumping caulescent rosettes, up to 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm), leaves 0.8 to 1.6 inches long (2-4 cm), 0.8 inches wide (2 cm), 0.2 inch thick (5 mm)
Watering Needs: Winter grower
Propagation: Seeds
The genus is named after Joseph Karl von Poellnitz (1896-1945), a German botanist.
This species is close to Haworthia and Aloe but has very unusual flowers.
Blooming Habits:
Red flowers with dark green tips.
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