Aloe secundiflora

Aloe secundiflora

Family: Aloaceae

It is a medium-sized solitary stemless Aloe from Kenyan and Tanzania. The curved stiff, shiny leaves have margins with sharp teeth. There may be a few white spots on the leaf surface, especially before maturity. The branched inflorescence has racemes of well spaced, small red tubular flowers with paler to yellow mouths.

Sowing instructions: 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: Kenya. Harvest: January 2024