Description
Aloe comptonii (Aloaceae) (price per 20 seeds) It is an Aloe with thick triangular leaves edged with blunt rounded thorns. The red flowers appear in spring. Sowing : Seeds germinate very well but may damp off if over-watered. Use a mixture of river sand, compost and soil to sow seeds in. Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the surface and cover with a layer of small pebbles. The pebbles help the seedlings to stay upright and prevent damping off. Keep seed tray in a dry warm corner and do not allow to dry out. Transplant the seedlings after one year. Locality: Willowmore. Harvest: January 2020
