Aloes and Their Wild Allies
Taking a Look at Aloes and The Insects, Birds, and Animals They Attract While most plants lose colour and foliage in the winter months (May to July), many South African aloes go into full bloom, putting on a kaleidoscopic display of colour that contrasts beautifully against the stark winter backdrop. In KwaZulu-Natal, sites like Babanango Game Reserve provide the perfect setting for viewing a variety of aloes, but it’s not just the tourists who are drawn in. There is a range of birdlife, insects, and wildlife attracted to aloes, making them akin to nature’s watering holes – the perfect place to sit a while, and watch wildlife in action. How Aloes Benefit the Ecosystem The vast majority of aloes flower in winter, while some groups do flower in spring or summer. Apart from their striking beauty, aloes in South Africa perform a number of important roles that support a thriving
