Aloe chabaudii Schonland

Common name(s): Dwala Aloe, Chabaud's Aloe

Family: Asphodelaceae (Aloeaceae) Subfamily: Asphodeloideae Synonym(s): Aloe nitens, Aloe pycnacantha
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Taken by Ken Harrington on 6th January, 2020 at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Queensland
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Taken by Ken Harrington
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Taken by Ton Rulkens
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Cacti, Succulents, & Allies Properties
Origin(s)
Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
  • Congo: Indigenous
Malawi
  • Malawi: Indigenous
Mozambique
  • Mozambique: Indigenous
South Africa
  • South Afri: Indigenous
Eswatini
  • Swaziland: Indigenous
Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Tanzania: Indigenous
Zambia
  • Zambia: Indigenous
Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe: Indigenous
Botswana
  • Botswana: Indigenous
Plant Type
Clumping, Evergreen Succulent, Perennial
Clumping,
Evergreen Succulent,
Perennial
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Tropical-Sub, Tropical
Tropical-Sub,
Tropical
Climate Range(s) - Tolerance
Arid-Semi / Steppe, Oceanic, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub, Tropical
Arid-Semi / Steppe,
Oceanic,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean,
Tropical-Sub,
Tropical
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Dappled, Shade - Light
Sun - Full,
Shade - Dappled,
Shade - Light
Habitat Range(s)
Arid, Desert Vegetation
Arid,
Desert Vegetation
Habitat Zone(s)
Dry, Dry Valley Slopes, Exposed, Exposed Stony embankments, Gullies / Valley's / Canyons, Heavy soils, Hill Sides, Hills, Open areas, Ridges, Rock crevices, Rocky, Sandy Dry, Scattered, Slopes, Varied, Well drained, Windy
Dry,
Dry Valley Slopes,
Exposed,
Exposed Stony embankments,
Gullies / Valley's / Canyons,
Heavy soils,
Hill Sides,
Hills,
Open areas,
Ridges,
Rock crevices,
Rocky,
Sandy Dry,
Scattered,
Slopes,
Varied,
Well drained,
Windy
Mature Height
350-400mm, 400-450mm, 450-500mm, 500 -550mm, 550-600mm
350-400mm,
400-450mm,
450-500mm,
500 -550mm,
550-600mm
Mature Width
500-550mm, 550-600mm, 600-700mm, 700-800mm, 800-900mm, 900mm-1m
500-550mm,
550-600mm,
600-700mm,
700-800mm,
800-900mm,
900mm-1m
Plant Shape
Rosette - Spiked
Rosette - Spiked
Rosette - Spiked Rosette - Spiked
Growth Rate
Moderate, Fast
Moderate,
Fast
Leaf Properties
Leaf Colour (front)
Pink Tinged, Blue-green, Grey-green
Pink Tinged,
Blue-green,
Grey-green
Leaf Colour (back)
Pink Tinged, Blue-green, Grey-green
Pink Tinged,
Blue-green,
Grey-green
Leaf Shape(s)
Lanceolate-attentuate
Lanceolate-attentuate
Lanceolate-attentuate Lanceolate-attentuate
Leaf Texture (front)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Glaucous
Glaucous
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Glaucous Glaucous,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy
Fleshy
Leaf Texture (back)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Glaucous
Glaucous
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Glaucous Glaucous,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy
Fleshy
Leaf Length(s)
175-200mm, 200-250mm, 250-300mm
175-200mm,
200-250mm,
250-300mm
Leaf Width(s)
5-6mm, 6-7mm, 7-8mm, 8-9mm, 9-10mm, 10-15mm, 15-20mm, 20-25mm, 25-30mm, 30-40mm, 40-50mm, 50-60mm, 60-70mm, 70-80mm, 80-90mm, 90-100mm
5-6mm,
6-7mm,
7-8mm,
8-9mm,
9-10mm,
10-15mm,
15-20mm,
20-25mm,
25-30mm,
30-40mm,
40-50mm,
50-60mm,
60-70mm,
70-80mm,
80-90mm,
90-100mm
Leaf Arrangement
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette Rosette
Leaf Aroma
None
None
Trunk / Stem Properties
Trunk / Stem / Phylloclade Feature(s)
Stem-none , Stem-short
Stem-none,
Stem-short
Inflorescence (Flower) Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Flowering Time (start)
Winter Mid
Winter Mid
Flowering Time (end)
Spring Early
Spring Early
Colour(s)
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Orange,
Pink,
Yellow
Aroma(s)
None
None
Flower Shape(s)
Tubulate
Tubulate
Tubulate Tubulate
Flower Size(s) Width
20-25mm, 25-30mm, 30-40mm
20-25mm,
25-30mm,
30-40mm
Arrangement(s)
Raceme
Raceme
Panicle
Panicle
Raceme Raceme,
Panicle Panicle
Erect , Spikelets 10-11 , Spikelets 11-12 , Spikelets 12-13 , Spikelets 13-14 , Spikelets 15-16 , Spikelets 6-7 , Spikelets 7-8 , Spikelets 8-9 , Spikelets 9-10
Erect,
Spikelets 10-11,
Spikelets 11-12,
Spikelets 12-13,
Spikelets 13-14,
Spikelets 15-16,
Spikelets 6-7,
Spikelets 7-8,
Spikelets 8-9,
Spikelets 9-10
Arrangement Size(s)
500-600mm, 600-700mm, 700-800mm, 800-900mm, 900-1000mm
500-600mm,
600-700mm,
700-800mm,
800-900mm,
900-1000mm
Flowers per Arrangement
many
many
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Birds, Insects
Bees,
Birds,
Insects
Indusia (Fruiting Body) Properties
Type
Capsule
Capsule
Capsule Capsule
Shape(s)
Ovoid
Ovoid
Ovoid Ovoid
Outer Colour(s)
Grey-brown
Grey-brown
Aroma
None
None
Season of Fruiting
Spring Early
Spring Early
Root Properties
Type
Fibrous
Fibrous
Fibrous Fibrous
Invasiveness
None
None
Soil Properties
pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Moist-Dry
Moist-Dry
Moist Moist,
Moist-Dry Moist-Dry
Poor , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained
Poor,
Shallow,
Deep,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Waterlogging Class
W0 – Low tolerance
W0 – Low tolerance
Watering Requirements
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering, WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering, WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering,
WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering,
WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Nectar
Nectar
Butterfly Attraction
Poor
Poor
Frog Habitat
None
None
Coastal
2nd Line
2nd Line
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Retarding
Moderate
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Very Good
Very Good
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
Moderate
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Good
Good
Landscape Use
Moderate
Moderate
Humidity Requirements
Low, Medium
Low,
Medium
Wind Tolerance
Moderate Winds
Moderate Winds

General Notes

A hardy, suckering succulent forming large clumps for a xeriscape or rock garden but it does require some water during summer months as it comes from an area with summer rainfall, especially as in its natural enviroment it is growing on garnite outcrops with virtually no soil. Bright red-orange flowers are born on a large panicle that has up to 15 spike/racemes of the tubular flowers in winter attracting honeyeaters and bees. In full sun the leaves blush a pink colour.

There are cultivars available of this species

  • Aloe chabaudii 'Orange Burst', bright orange flowers