Aloe ferox - Wikipedia
Aloe ferox is a tall, single-stemmed aloe, that can grow to 10 feet (3.0 m) in height. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, arranged in rosettes , and have reddish-brown spines on the margins with smaller spines on the upper and lower surfaces.
How to Grow and Care for Aloe Ferox - The Spruce
Mar 5, 2024 · Aloe ferox, also called cape aloe, is an evergreen succulent known for its thick, serrated leaves and tall columns of orange flowers. Native to southern Africa, this plant thrives in hot, dry climates. It can be grown indoors as a houseplant in temperate regions.
Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) - Gardenia
Nearly as renowned as Aloe vera, Aloe ferox is valued for its colorless leaf gel and bitter brown exudate. The gel is a popular ingredient in cosmetics, herbal remedies, and food supplements taken orally and applied to the skin.
Aloe ferox at San Marcos Growers
Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) - A tall single-stemmed aloe to 6 to 9+ feet tall with a rosette of dull blue-green 2-3 foot long leaves. The leaf edges, and leaf surface on young plants, are adorned with reddish spines and the older leaves dry as a "petticoat" on the stem.
11 Potential Health Benefits Of Aloe Ferox
Aloe ferox, a powerful plant native to South Africa, offers a plethora of potential health benefits, making it a noteworthy component of both traditional and modern wellness practices. From aiding in digestion and boosting immune function to promoting skin health and demonstrating anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this versatile ...
Aloe ferox | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
Aloe ferox is a tall single-stemmed aloe which has a wide distribution, ranging over 1000 km from the south western Cape through to southern KwaZulu-Natal. It is also found in the south eastern corner of the Free State and southern Lesotho.
Aloe ferox - Grow, Care and Propagate - About Succulents
Jun 9, 2022 · How to Grow and Care for Aloe Ferox. Aloe ferox is popular among plant hobbyists for four reasons. First, it makes every garden stand out with its imposing, yet sublime appearance. Second, Bitter Aloe is durable against drought conditions. It can survive weeks without water.
Aloe ferox - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Aloe ferox, commonly called Cape aloe or bitter aloe, is tree-type aloe native to rocky slopes, open scrublands, and grasslands of southern Africa. Mature plants can reach 6.5-12' tall and 3-5' wide with a single-stemmed, upright trunk topped with a dense rosette of succulent foliage.
How To Care For Aloe Ferox (Cape Aloe) Plant - Succulent …
Jul 14, 2023 · Here we’ll explore bitter aloe (Aloe ferox), which you might find growing wild in your backyard or on the side of the road, and introduce you to some great ways to use it in your everyday life, like treating sunburns, insect bites, and more!
Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) - World of Succulents
Aloe ferox is a tree-like succulent with an upright, unbranched stem with persistent, down-curved dried leaves and a terminal rosette of typically erect to erect-spreading leaves. It can grow up to 16.4 feet (5 m) tall.