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ALOE cooperi
Cooper's aloe
Family: Asphodelaceae
Characteristics: Flowering succulent 50-60cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Sold by seed count
A short stemless Aloe with yellowish green narrow grass-like leaves 50-60 long arranged in a fan shape.
Apricot, yellow or salmon pink coloured flowers occur on spikes during the summer months, tubular flowers from December to March.
Aloe cooperi grows individually or in small groups from offshoots.
Originates from the southern warm coastal parts of Kwazulu-Natal and north up to the colder mountainous regions of Swaziland and Mpumalanga.
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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.
If you are uncertain about the requirements for importing seeds into your country, do not hesitate to contact our Export Manager at Australian Seed.
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