Aloe roeoeslii

Aloe roeoeslii

Family: Aloaceae

Medium sized Madagascan solitary, stemless aloe with long, narrow, arching, somewhat bendable leaves of dull red-grey to purplish (or bright, light greenish in shade). Leaves are nearly toothless (tiny white teeth). Flowers red.

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: d’Ambilobe, Madagascar. Harvest: November 2024