Aloe
Vaombe Seeds
Common name:
Madagascar Tree Aloe, Malagasy Tree Aloe
Family:
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Genus: Aloe
Species:
Aloe vaombe
Hardiness zone: 10-12
Germination:
compost in a bucket. Stir the components while adding water. Add water and stir
until the mixture feels moderately moist and takes on a uniform appearance.
sand mixture into a 2-inch-deep nursery flat. Fill it to within 1/4 inch of the
top. Press the surface to make it even and squeeze out any trapped air.
aloe seeds 1 inch apart on the surface of the sand mixture. Push the seeds into
the surface of the mixture with the flat of your hand. Cover the seeds with a
very thin layer of sand.
nursery flat on a large table or workbench where it will receive eight to 10
hours of sunlight daily. Shine a fluorescent lamp onto the nursery flat for
eight to 10 hours daily if sufficient natural light is unavailable.
bottom of the nursery tray with a heat mat set to 70 F. Keep the heat mat
always turned on while the seeds germinate. Drape a sheet of plastic wrap over
the nursery tray to help hold in the warmth. Remove the plastic wrap for a few
hours to dispel trapped moisture whenever excess condensation forms inside.
aloe seeds whenever the sand mixture dries out in the top 1/2 inch. Avoid
letting the sand dry out completely for longer than six to eight hours, but do
not saturate it either.
sprouts in two to four weeks, depending on the species of aloe. Keep the
nursery flat on the heat mat for two weeks after germination. Water by
drizzling water carefully around each sprout instead of misting the seedlings
with water, which can precipitate a fungal infection.
the aloe seedlings into individual 2-inch pots filled with the same growing
mixture you created initially. Scoop the seedlings from the nursery flat using
a spoon and transfer them into the pots. Water them with 1 tablespoon of water
every three days.
Stratification/ Scarification: None
Description:
Aloe Vaombe is a succulent of the genus Aloe in the subfamily
of Asphodeloideae. It is native to Southern Madagascar (Toliara Province). This
evergreen plant has long smooth green leaves with whitish teeth and bright
crimson flowers that blooms in June-July in Madagascar. Aloe Vaombe can make a
beautiful centerpiece specimen for a garden. It can reach up to 12 feet (3,6 m)
tall or more. Aloe Vaombe is drought-tolerant and frost-tolerant (0°C) but can
be badly damaged if it gets colder. It handles most soil types and variety of
climates. It needs full sun in general and doesn’t require a lot of water. The
plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. Hardiness zone: 10-12
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant, so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Jackson (verified owner) –
Great germination.
Samuel (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Mateo (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Kaden Arabic (verified owner) –
So far so good!
John (verified owner) –
Good quality.