Gasteria ellaphieae

Gasteria elliphiae

Family: Aloaceae

Grows in the Eastern Cape that receives summer rainfall.

Sowing instructions: Sow in a sandy, well-drained potting soil in a warm, shady position in standard seed trays. Germination takes about three weeks. Cover with a thin layer of sand (1 to 2 mm), keep moist and the seedlings can be planted out in individual bags or containers as soon as they are large enough to handle.

Locality: Kouga Dam.  Harvest: June 2024