Aloe reynoldsii

Aloe reynoldsii

Family: Aloaceae

Common names: Yellow Spineless Aloe

It is a stemless species with attractive pale blue green leaves with a pinkish minutely toothed border. The flowers are yellow and appear in early summer.

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: Xobo river. Harvest: January 2024