Aloe parvula

Aloe parvula.  Aloaceae. Aloe parvula is a small, rosette forming Aloe of up to 12.5 cm in diameter, usually solitary or sometimes forming small groups. It retains the blue-violet leaf color when given plenty of light, otherwise the color is grey-green when grown in shade. The flowers are coral-red with yellow tips. 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: Madagascar. Harvest: May 2023