Description
Aloe hereroensis red. (Aloaceae) Sand Aloe. Sandaalwyn. Stemless single rosette with greyish-green long narrow leaves that curves slightly inward. Branched raceme of red flowers that appear in Winter. 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: Upington. Date of harvest : November 2016
