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aloes
Featured
Resistances
Drought tolerant
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Provides winter interest, Flowering Tree, Medicinal Herb, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Hummingbirds
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Orange, Red, White
Flower Time
Late fall or early winter, Winter
Flowers
Showy
Fruit
Dehiscent
Inflorescence Height
About 3 feet
Leaves
Glaucous, Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil, With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Plant Habit
Tree, Cactus/Succulent
Plant Height
Up to 9-12 feet
Plant Spread
3-4 feet
Propagation: Seeds
Can handle transplanting, Other info: Sow seeds in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in a few weeks at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees F. Seedlings need moist but well-drained soil.
Detailed Information

The Bitter Aloe (Aloe ferox) is native to **South Africa**. Specifically, it is found in the **Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State provinces** of South Africa. It is a prominent and iconic plant of these regions.

Needs excellent drainage in pots