Aloinopsis seeds

Aloinopsis mixed 15 seeds Aloinopsis is a relatively small genus of ice plants from South Africa, whose genus name stands for "similar to an Aloe". The thick leaves have warty protrusions and the flowers are daisy like. These plants have a rather large tuberous root system, and is occasionally cultivated for their looks. They also tend to grow more "heads" when they are raised. Most Aloinopsis are winter growers and can react badly to too much water at the wrong time. Sow in moist sterile medium, a well draining mix is essential. Cover with plastic and place in semi-shade. Do not cover seed! Needs light to germinate.

Aloinopsis lodewyckii  (Brandvlei form EA1284) is an attractive mesemb with yellow flowers, the leaves are very warty and have small white teeth all over. A. lodewyckii is now included in Aloinopsis luckhoffii, but this form with its broad leaves is quite distinct so for now we are offering it under its old name.  You are buying a packet of 30 seeds Seeds should be sown at around 18 - 30 *C. They germinate between 6 and 30 days (depending on conditions) Seeds are produced on our own motherplants  Bulk quantities available on request     

Aloinopsis setifera (Kliprand form) is an attractive mesemb with yellow flowers, the leaves are very warty and have small white teeth all over. You are buying a packet of 30 seeds Seeds should be sown at around 20 - 28 *C. They germinate between 6 and 30 days (depending on conditions) Seeds are produced on our own motherplants  Bulk quantities available on request     

Aloinopsis lodewyckii  (Brandvlei form EA1284) is an attractive mesemb with yellow flowers, the leaves are very warty and have small white teeth all over. You are buying a packet of 30 seeds Seeds should be sown at around 18 - 30 *C. They germinate between 6 and 30 days (depending on conditions) Seeds are produced on our own motherplants  Bulk quantities available on request     

The genus Aloinopsis is relatively small and occurs mostly in the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa, extending slightly into the southern part of the Northern Cape Province. One species is found in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Cape Province. Rainfall is sparse throughout the range. The genus Aloinopsis is a group of South African Indigenous mesembs that belongs to the Aizoaceae family. The genus name means “similar to aloe ”. Aloinopsis plants have a rather large tuberous root system, called a caudex, and are occasionally cultivated for the look of the caudex which can form the most unusual shapes. They also tend to grow more rosettes when they are raised. Many species have rough-surfaced, spoon-shaped leaves that grow in small rosettes. The roots are thick and the flowers are often striped with red. Aloinopsis are sometimes confused with Titanopsis, but the genus Titanopsis lack striped flowers. Aloinopsis are popular among collectors. Aloinopsis villetii is endemic to Bushmanland, South Africa and looks a little like a Titanopsis with its spotted textured leaves with dense white tubercles. During summer it bears beautiful fragrant honey scented pale yellow flowers with copper-red tips. It clumps over time producing dense mats like other Aloinopsis. It is best planted in pots.

The genus Aloinopsis is relatively small and occurs mostly in the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa, extending slightly into the southern part of the Northern Cape Province. One species is found in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Cape Province. Rainfall is sparse throughout the range. The genus Aloinopsis is a group of South African Indigenous mesembs that belongs to the Aizoaceae family. The genus name means “similar to aloe ”. Aloinopsis plants have a rather large tuberous root system, called a caudex, and are occasionally cultivated for the look of the caudex which can form the most unusual shapes. They also tend to grow more rosettes when they are raised. Many species have rough-surfaced, spoon-shaped leaves that grow in small rosettes. The roots are thick and the flowers are often striped with red. Aloinopsis are sometimes confused with Titanopsis, but the genus Titanopsis lack striped flowers. Aloinopsis are popular among collectors. Aloinopsis setifera form dense clusters of rosettes that bear yellow to red silky glossy flowers during summer. The beautiful fragrant honey scented flowers open in the afternoon and close at sunset. It has small blue-green leaves which ers appear very large. It is best planted in pots.