WHITE SPOTTED ALOE (Aloe microstigma) 10 seeds

Aloe microstigma, known as the White Spotted Aloe,  is a medium size aloe from South Africa that can reach a height of about 60cm.

The incurved leaves are arranged in rosettes and are blue-green but can turn reddish-brown during drought or very dry periods. Microstigma means 'very small spot' and conspicuous white spots appear on the leaves, which contrast well with the reddish teeth along the margins.

The plant usually produces two or three flowers simultaneously during Winter. The inflorescences (stem on which all flowers are borne) are up to 1 metre. The flowers are bicoloured, with red buds turning orange. In some places, however, the buds and open flowers may be uniformly red or yellow.

Plants do exceptionally well in cultivation and prefer dry gardens. One can also grow them in very wet gardens, if drainage is good. Plants are drought tolerant, but the flowers are easily damaged by frost.

Aloe microstigma is not recorded as a medicinal plant but it is said that the bitter sap has healing properties in cases of cuts and burn wounds. Plants are more favoured for their use in horticulture. They make particularly nice low maintenance garden plants that are especially attractive when in flower in the barren winter months.

For sale is a packet of 10 fresh seeds.

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