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Astroloba aspersa var. major
Asphodelaceae

Distribution:  Southeastern Cape

Description:  The stems (up to 150 mm in height) are erect and the brownish-green triangular leaves (12 - 14 mm broad) are spirally arranged.  The surface of the leaf is tuberculate; the upper surface of the leaf is slightly convex and the lower surface is concave with a pointed keel.

Propagation:  Seeds and offsets.

Cultivation:  Light shade, regular watering, light frost protection required.

Photographer: Etwin Aslander