Description
Aloe glauca. Aloaceae. Aloe glauca is a smaller species of aloe with blue gray leaves that blush pink in full sun or times of stress. The leaves tapers to a point. The fleshy leaves have small teeth on their margins. The Blue Aloe flowers year-round (heaviest bloom in winter) with bright, red-orange blossoms. Sowing : Seeds germinate very well but may damp off if overwatered. 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 : Het Kruis. Harvest : March 2021
