Aloe alooides

Aloe alooides

Family: Aloaceae

Common names: Graskop Aloe

It is a solitary species with long, arching, deeply channeled leaves and tall, unbranched tubular flowers. Younger plants produce a single flower normally (in winter), but as plants age and grow they crank out more and more of these spectacular flowers.

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: Graskop. Harvest: October 2024