Description
Aloe greenii (Aloaceae). It is a bright green decorative maculated aloe with narrow recurving leaves and is fast growing. It send out suckers freely to form dense groups. This succulent aloe plant needs semi-shade and is sensitive to frost. Aloe greenii is ideal for that bare spot under a tree. The flowers are pink with a powdery bloom on a long raceme. Date of harvest : April 2011. Locality : Ex Hort. Sowing : The 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.
