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ALOE castanea 100 seed

Cat Tail Aloe

SKU: N 661-100s
Stock: In Stock

Family: Asphodelaceae
Characteristics: Low-growing, branching tree aloe or large shrub 2 to 4 m

Seeds per packet: Approx. 10
Sold by seed count

Qty:
$56.00 AUD Excl. GST

Aloe castanea, or the Cat's Tail Aloe, is attractive with large, snake-like, reddish-brown flowers. These flowers are filled with dark brown nectar and are borne on stalks that can grow up to 1 metre tall.

The blueish-green leaves form a rosette that can grow up to one metre long. 

Each rosette usually produces 1 to 5 flower heads, carried at an angle with the tip pointing upwards. The blueish-green leaves form a rosette that can grow up to one metre long. 

Occurs naturally in the regions of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga in South Africa.

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The secret to growing aloe is to create a free-draining mix that will not become waterlogged. Aloe seeds can be easily propagated in sandy and well-drained potting soil during spring or summer.

Once you've sown the seeds, cover them with a thin layer of sand (1-2mm) and keep the soil moist but not too wet.

It's best to keep the seeds in a warm and shady area.

When the seedlings are sufficiently grown to handle, they can be planted out.
It usually takes about three weeks for the seeds to germinate when the soil temperature is around 23°C.

*Please note:

  • Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
  • As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to keep them moist but not too wet.
  • These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.

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