Aloe chabaudii (100 seeds)
Family: Aloaceae
Common name: Dwala Aloe
Stemless aloe that produces numerous suckers. Leaves are greyish-green. A much branched inflorescence with red to pinkish flowers appear in winter.
Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer. The 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: Pietersburg. Harvest: January 2024