Bitter Aloe

Bitter Aloe Care

Aloe Ferox

What is the plant

Aloe ferox - the bitter aloe or Cape aloe - reaches up to 10 feet (3.0 m) in height - so better grown in dry-tropical climates in open sandy-loamy soils and full sun. It can be distinguished from its closest relatives by its more compact, erect leaves with 6mm reddish-brown teeth on the margins and also on the keel of the leaf near the leaf tip.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 13°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This drought-tolerant plant is capable to survive without daily or frequent watering. Ideally, the perennial plant prefers little or non-continuous irrigation.
Fertilizer
The aloe plant has minimum feeding requirements. The plant needs to be nourished during the summer months with fertilizer. Ideally, liquid fertilizing is applied 2 to 3 times per season.
Sunlight
As with most aloe species, this south African native prefers indirect sunlight or artificial light for healthy plant growth. When aloe receives low light it grows nice and leggy.

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Soil
Aloe ferox enjoys well-drained sandy or loamy soil in full sun.
Temperature
The ideal temperature for the growth of red aloe is between 55° to 80° degrees Fahrenheit (13° – 27° C). The plant is intolerant to cold temperatures and does well in warm, moist weather conditions.
Container
Pick a pot with a drainage hole spread a layer of potting soil especially for cacti or aloe plants.