{"product_id":"aloe-polyphylla-spiral-aloe","title":"Aloe Polyphylla  - Spiral Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe polyphylla is spellbinding. Its pointy spiraling form looks more like origami than a plant. Native to high mountains in Africa, it's almost impossible to find. The wild population in Lesotho is almost extinct, and buying or collecting the plant there is a criminal offense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBut we located some seeds. They germinate readily and are as easy to grow as most succulents. They prefer a coolish climate below 90 degrees. This is no desert aloe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first few leaves grow straight up. Around the seventh leaf, they start to spiral, clockwise or counter-clockwise, eventually growing into a large rosette 1-2ft in diameter and 12\" in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAloe polyphylla does not produce pups, but in early summer it sends up a branching stem of reddish to salmon-pink flowers. More seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds in warm water until you have sprouts.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse sandy soil essential. Place your seeds on the surface and barely cover. Keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. Optimal germination is between 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Germination can take weeks to several months, so be patient. This plant is rare for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 rare seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/aloe_polyphylla_SQ_482.jpg?v=1473543080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/387108008.jpg?v=1473543080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/387108009.jpg?v=1473543080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/387108024.jpg?v=1473543080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361642721525,"sku":"00666","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/387108013.jpg?v=1783120874","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/aloe-polyphylla-spiral-aloe","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}