Aloe Plant Seeds

Micro Aloe – Aloe Plant Seeds – 5 Seeds Per Pack
(ALOE-MICRO-5)
This Aloe is a medium-sized species with individual rosettes reaching about 2′ tall and wide

Micro Aloe – Aloe Plant Seeds – 5 Seeds Per Pack
This Aloe is a medium-sized species with individual rosettes reaching about 2′ tall and wide. Leaves are blue-green, fairly narrow, and lined with small thorns. Flower stalks are produced from late fall through the winter with individual flowers starting

Data & Information Sheet:
Our Name Micro Aloe – Aloe Plant Seeds
Common Name Micro Aloe – Aloe Plant Seeds
Latin Name Aloe microstigma
Other Common Names Aloe brunnthaleri, Aloe juttae
Heirloom Yes
Organic Origin Yes
Short Description Micro Aloe – Aloe Plant Seeds – 5 Seeds Per Pack
USDA Zone Low 8a
USDA Zone High 11
Height 12 – 18 Inches or greater in 3 plus year old plants
Diameter Spread 2 – 4 feet in older specimens
Spacing Grower dependent
Foliage Leaves are 3 – 4 inches long and 1.5 – 3 inches wide at the base. Leaf surfaces are marked with many small white speckles. Leaf surfaces are smooth, leaf margins are armed with sharp reddish-brown triangular teeth.
Foliage Color Leaves are reddish-green in color, during dry spells the leaves are a reddish color.
Flowers Quite small, greenish yellow, in small round clusters; appearing in late spring to early summer.
Flower Color Leaves are reddish-green in color, during dry spells the leaves are a reddish color.
Flower Period Varied on indoor or out door planting, and USDA Zone planted in. Normally flowering occurs throughout May to July
Fruit Cones N/A
Fruit Color N/A
Bark Plants are usually solitary but they occasionally form clumps. Stems are short but can be up to 8 Inches in length in older specimens.
Life Cycle Frost Tender
Native Range Africa, Aloe microstigma is a common in the interior of the Western and Eastern Cape and can be found in a variety of habitats.
Growth Habit Very angular moundi9ng in warmer zones when planted outside. Mounding and fuller when indoors.
Soil Type Loose, loamy soils that are well drained
Soil PH All
Sun Full sun when first planted, will tolerate partial sun once established
Water Water as needed. A great plant for Xeriscaping. Will tolerate extreme droughts
Texture Very coarse and angular thick blades
Form Small mounding and very angular
Germination Information Start indoors in a pot, do not use 100% potting mix, add 25% sand or Vermiculite to mix before starting. Keep mixture moist to start growth. When plant is 1 inch tall, watering can be reduced to once a week or as needed.
Pests Disease N/A
Landscape Wildlife Value Great for Zone specific exterior planting. May be planted indoors in all zones and grown to substantial size in appropriate pot.
Maintenance Very Low
Bonsai N/A
Container Planting Yes
Warning Precautions Toxicity Edges of plant may be sharp, caution should be used when working around plant.
Home Uses Human use of Aloes are primarily as a herbal remedy in alternative medicines and “home first aid”. Both the translucent inner pulp as well as the resinous yellow exudate from wounding the Aloe plant are used externally to relieve skin discomforts and inte