Aloe sabaea (20 seeds)

Aloe sabaea (Aloaceae) (price per 20 seeds)  It comes from Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It is a small tree aloe that has a curving unbranched trunk topped with a side facing rosette of long pale to pale green leaves that drape down and bend gracefully. In mid winter appear the orange flowers on a tall upright inflorescence. Sowing : The seeds germinate very well but may damp off if over-watered. 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: Yemen. Harvest: January 2020