Aloe divaricata

Aloe divaricata

Family: Aloaceae.

It is an evergreen, succulent shrub with a sparsely-branched stem that is usually 2 – 3 metres tall, occasionally up to 6 metres. The leaves, which are up to 65cm long and 7cm wide at their base, are produced in rosettes at the end of each branch.

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: Ivohibe Madagascar. Harvest: August 2024