Family: Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) Species: ferox (FER-oks) Synonym:Aloe galpinii Synonym:Aloe horrida Synonym:Aloe muricata Synonym:Aloe pseudoferox Synonym:Aloe subferox
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageUnknown Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color RedScarlet (dark red) Orange Red-Orange Gold (yellow-orange) White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid WinterOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other mediumSeed Collecting Unknown |