Common names include Bitter aloe and Red aloe.
Flowers: Flows are yellow-orange to bright red (rarely yellow or white).
Blooming season: Winter (May to November according to the area), but in colder countries this may be delayed until spring.
Light requirements: It needs full sun to filtered sun.
Waterings: It should be soaked and allowed to dry out between waterings in summer. It should be given very light watering in winter too, still allowing the compost to dry out in between.
Temperature requirements: Avoid any frost (but tolerates -2 degrees C if very dry).
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer, fall |
| Botanical Name | Aloe ferox |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange or red |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Hardiness Zone | 44451 |
| Mature Size | 10 feet (3.0 m) |
| Native Area | Southern africa |
| Resistance | 20° F |
- Reviews
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United StatesBeautiful Aloe Ferox and Excellent Service
Ana and the Planet Desert team delivered a beautiful Aloe Ferox in excellent shape and size, hand picked by them. The packaging was perfect and the plant arrived with lots of healthy roots. I definitely had the family owned business experience and will be back to purchase from them in the future. Thanks!
United Statesgreat purchase!
Not only was the plant special, the whole customer service is intimate and thoughtful. I will buy from them again and again!
OMG!!!!!! This plant is NOT 'large' as des...
OMG!!!!!! This plant is NOT 'large' as described...it is HUMONGOUS!! Beautiful and very healthy! As I unwrapped it I couldn't figure out what was SO BIG until I could see all of it. . Shipped vary fast and super well packaged. Thanks so much!!!
Beautiful plant!! And shipped quick.
Beautiful plant!! And shipped quick.
- Description
- Features
Common names include Bitter aloe and Red aloe.
Flowers: Flows are yellow-orange to bright red (rarely yellow or white).
Blooming season: Winter (May to November according to the area), but in colder countries this may be delayed until spring.
Light requirements: It needs full sun to filtered sun.
Waterings: It should be soaked and allowed to dry out between waterings in summer. It should be given very light watering in winter too, still allowing the compost to dry out in between.
Temperature requirements: Avoid any frost (but tolerates -2 degrees C if very dry).
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer, fall |
| Botanical Name | Aloe ferox |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange or red |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Hardiness Zone | 44451 |
| Mature Size | 10 feet (3.0 m) |
| Native Area | Southern africa |
| Resistance | 20° F |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesBeautiful Aloe Ferox and Excellent Service
Ana and the Planet Desert team delivered a beautiful Aloe Ferox in excellent shape and size, hand picked by them. The packaging was perfect and the plant arrived with lots of healthy roots. I definitely had the family owned business experience and will be back to purchase from them in the future. Thanks!
United Statesgreat purchase!
Not only was the plant special, the whole customer service is intimate and thoughtful. I will buy from them again and again!
OMG!!!!!! This plant is NOT 'large' as des...
OMG!!!!!! This plant is NOT 'large' as described...it is HUMONGOUS!! Beautiful and very healthy! As I unwrapped it I couldn't figure out what was SO BIG until I could see all of it. . Shipped vary fast and super well packaged. Thanks so much!!!
Beautiful plant!! And shipped quick.
Beautiful plant!! And shipped quick.