What is Aloe Vera Seed?
They are tiny, grayish brown to black and flat. Seeds that are light-colored or white are not ready to harvest and will not germinate. Seeds are found in dried pods on the plant and need to be extracted by splitting the pod.
Where Can I Buy Aloe Vera Seeds In South Africa?
Click & Plant Online Nursery and Garden Centre
Address: 12 Blinkwater Cres, Edgemead, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 83 639 6439
Plantland Menlyn Garden Centre
Address: Atterbury Road and, January Masilela Dr, Menlyn, Pretoria, 0062, South Africa
Areas served: Pretoria
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 348 7121
Plant Paradise Garden Centre
Address: 914 Rubenstein Dr, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0167, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 12 998 5480
Garden World Nursery
Address: Beyers Naudé Dr, Muldersdrift, 1747, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 957 2046
Where in South Africa does Aloe vera grow?
Aloe africana is restricted to the southeastern and southwestern part of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, and is particularly common near Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and the lower Gamtoos River. It is mainly confined to hills and flats, growing in thicket and renewable vegetation.
How long does it take for Aloe vera to grow seeds?
Aloe plants must be four or more years old before they produce reliable seed. The exact time depends upon the species and some plants don’t mature for up to a decade.
Once the plant is flowering, it is able to produce seed. You can harvest seeds from spent flowers or order them from reputable dealers.
Is aloe hard to grow from seed?
Aloe seeds generally sprout quite easily. You need the proper medium and situation for better success. A half-and-half mixture of peat and horticultural sand makes an excellent, well-draining medium. You can also use a combination of sand, sterile compost, and perlite.