Aloe ribauensis - persisting old leaves

Description:

Note that the many of the old leaves remain on the plants, especially when not affected by fire. The humid Afromontane forest (seen behind the Aloe plants in the picture) gives some protection against fire. Here on Mount Ribaue, about 1450 m.a.s. The leaves are sheathing (in contrast with species like Aloe mawii) and this character is linked with the character of persisting old leaf remains.