Fresh seed of Aloe longistyla Calitzdorp available here:
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Aloe longistyla flowering in habitat.
Aloe longistyla is one of a number of a small desert Aloes (e.g.Aloe variegata ) and has striking large flower compared to the size of the plant. This species is native to the semi-desert areas of the Southern Karoo and South-eastern Cape.
Unlike other Aloes, Aloe longistyla is usually found growing scattered about and not in groups. This could perhaps be because of the relatively large papery "wings" on the seed, increasing travel distance when the wind blows
Aloe longistyla is difficult to cultivate when taken out of the wild.
Propagation is from seed. Suckers from cultivated plants can also be used.
Unlike other Aloes, Aloe longistyla is usually found growing scattered about and not in groups. This could perhaps be because of the relatively large papery "wings" on the seed, increasing travel distance when the wind blows
Aloe longistyla is difficult to cultivate when taken out of the wild.
Propagation is from seed. Suckers from cultivated plants can also be used.
Aloe longistyla flowering in habitat.
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