Aloe dolomitica

Aloe dolomitica 

Family: Aloaceae

The new name is now Aloe vryheidensis. It is a stemless or short-stemmed plant and dead leaves persisting below the single leaf rosette, which may comprise 50 live leaves. The inflorescence is always a single raceme although up to six of them may be produced in one season on the same rosette.

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: Ex Hort. Harvest: October 2024