Aloe chlorantha

Aloe chlorantha.

Family: Asphodelaceae

Common names: Fraserburg aloe, green-flower aloe, Fraserburgaalwyn

It is a medium-sized aloe from Fraserburg in the Karoo, at once distinguished by its erect solitary inflorescence, up to 1.6 m high, with small greenish yellow 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: Frazerburg. Harvest: September 2024