Aloe vogtsii (100 seeds)

Aloe vogtsii (100 seeds)

Family: Aloaceae

It is a moderately fast growing stemless South African aloe with striping along the leaves, and some mottling. Flowers are red or pink in winter and the inflorescence tends to grow out at an angle, to nearly horizontally.

Sowing: 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: Soutpanberg. Harvest: January 2024