ALOE THRASKII - 20 SEEDS

A large, attractive, single-stemmed plant with giant, thorny-edged leaves that curve outwards and downwards, like fleshy arches and sturdy inflorescences with their racemes of bright yellow flowers 

Aloes have leaves that are arranged in a rosette around each stem and branch, and superficial root systems that continuously renew themselves. For every new leaf a corresponding root develops, but if that leaf dies the root remains as an anchor. The rosette shape of the leaves forms a natural funnel that channels water down to the roots, where it is absorbed immediately. It can be said that aloes take care of irrigating themselves, which is why they dont often need a gardeners help in that regard.

Location:

Full sun, even in the hottest regions. Rockeries were the traditional spots for aloes, but nowadays they are planted in more prominent places in the garden. They are exceptionally pretty between ornamental grasses, and as accent plants in pots and formal urns.
Soil: sandy soil, and practically any other soil, will work, as long as there is good drainage. Nurture your aloes by enriching their planting holes with liberal quantities of good compost. They also like organic mulch consisting of coarse compost, dry grass cuttings and decayed leaves (but the layer must not be too thick). When potting aloes, use a commercial potting-soil blend suitable for succulents, or sandy soil with compost mixed into it.