Aloe vaotsanda

Aloe vaotsanda

It is a solitary, non-branching Madagascan tree aloe, with unique flowers on long, tapering, bendable, channeled glaucous leaves that tend to grow straight out or down, and then curl inward at the ends.

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: Antanandava, Madagascar. Harvest: August 2024