Aloe rivierei

Aloe rivierei (Aloaceae) Yemeni shrubby, branching aloe. Very upright, bright green rosettes on narrow, long leaves with large, whitish marginal teeth. Leaves are a light, bright green. Flowers in winter are on solitary or sparsely branched inflorescences, and racemes are compactly conical, flowers orangish with yellower mouths. 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: Ex Hort. Harvest: February 2022