Aloe pratensis (100 seeds)

Aloe pratensis (100 seeds)

Family: Aloaceae

Common names: Meadow Aloe

Leaves are broad and can be up to 150mm in length and up to 50mm wide, they are grey in color with distinct longitudinal lines. Upper leaf surfaces are smooth while the lower leaf surfaces have brown thorns rising from a white base. The leaf margins are armed with reddish-brown triangular thorns that are up to 5mm in length, these thorns arise from a white base.

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: July 2024