

Kumara
Botanical name: Kumara
Kumara
Botanical name: Kumara


Description

Kumara are a small genus of succulent plants native to the Western Cape of South Africa. They can be found on steep and inaccessible sandstone slopes, and form part of the South African 'fynbos' ecosystem. They are characterized by their long and wide leaves that cluster together, spreading out in a fan shape. this unique leaf formation makes these popular and unique ornamental houseplants too.


Species of Kumara


Fan Aloe
The Kumara plicatilis, also known as the fan Aloe because of the unusual fan-like arrangement of its leaves, can grow as a small tree or as a large, multi-stemmed shrub. It is endemic to the Fynbos ecoregion in South Africa. Masses of bright pink flowers are produced at the end of winter.

Kumara haemanthifolia
Kumara haemanthifolia are a small genus of succulent plants native to the Western Cape of South Africa. They can be found on steep and inaccessible sandstone slopes, and form part of the South African 'fynbos' ecosystem. They are characterized by their long and wide leaves that cluster together, spreading out in a fan shape. This unique leaf formation makes these popular and unique ornamental houseplants too.

Care Guide for Kumara





Scientific Classification
