Aloe comosa (100 seeds)

Aloe comosa (100 seeds)

It is a single-stemmed aloe that under favorable conditions can reach a height of 2 m. The leaves are blue-green, smooth and slightly recurved (bent backwards). The margins of the leaves have small red brown thorns. The inflorescence, is branched-normally not more than three flower spikes can be seen emerging from the crown. The flower spikes are erect in growth form. Flower color ranges from rosy-cream to ivory-pink.

Sowing instructions: 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: Clanwilliam. Harvest: March 2024