Aloe pretoriensis
Aloe pretoriensis, is a species of Aloe found discontinuously in northern South Africa, eastern Zimbabwe and eastern Eswatini. It occurs in rocky grassland at generally higher altitudes. It is not threatened, but human-induced declines have occurred in the Bankenveld region of Gauteng. It flowers in winter and is pollinated by insects and birds. The pointy flowers are carried on elongated racemes on a decidedly tall and branched peduncle. They have a tight rosette of erect, pale green leaves, which are quite thin compared to other Aloe species. Drying leaf tips turn reddish.
[file:Aloe pretoriensis.jpg|left|thumb|The characteristic tight rosette of thin leaves seen in a cultivated plant. The species is hardy and easily cultivated, but susceptible to mite, aphid or rust attack.]