Aloe greenii (100 seeds)

Aloe greenii (100 seeds)

Family: Asphodelaceae

Common name: Ground spotted aloe

It is a low-growing succulent with a flower spike up to 1.3 m tall when in flower. The individual flowers are about 30 mm long, light to dark pink, in an inflorescence of up to 250 mm. The 500 x 80 mm leaves grow in a rosette. They are flat at the base and arched in the upper third, with pinkish brown marginal teeth.

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: January 2025