Aloe ferox
bitter aloe
Tree aloe with single trunk and chunky rosette produces orange-red winter flowers loved by hummingbirds. Container gem.
 Altura | 4–10 pies |
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 Ancho | 2–4 pies |
 Tolera | Costa, Veranos frescos, Sequía, Venados, Tuzas, Calor, Espacios angostos, Macetas, Azoteas, Descuido, Sal, Viento |
 Riego | Mínimo |
Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, and this one will not need additional water once established in your garden. Most aloes will be plump with many bright vibrant blue or green leaves during their growth season. It's natural for these same plants to show stress during their dry season, often turning shades of red, orange or brown, giving added seasonal interest to the succulent garden. During this time the leaves will curl in on themselves, and often shrivel up and shed from the base. If you prefer a lush look, watering once dry will keep them plump. Avoid overhead watering in the crown; when water collects there, it may lead to crown rot. | |
 Resiste hasta | 22 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con espinas, Con flores, Colibríes, Medicinal, Jardín de rocas, Escultural, Solitaria, Suculenta |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Sur de Sudáfrica |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 13–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Aloe ferox will retain the dried lower leaves to create an armed 'beard' or 'skirt' that helps defend the plant from predation. If you prefer, this beard may be removed by roughly snapping off old leaves. This is an aesthetic consideration that won't affect the plant either way. Leaving the dead lower leaves from the beginning can create a picturesque natural look.
Once the flower stalks are completely bloomed out and dry, they will come out with a light tug, or can be pruned off low in the crown.
Once it's mature you can cut the head off this plant, with a couple feet of trunk, and plant it. Wait two weeks and then water and it will establish. The bottom trunk will then send out multiple new heads.
Interés especial
Most aloes are not medicinal, but this one is! Apply the inner gel of the leaves as you would Aloe vera (barbadensis).
Hummingbirds love aloes, many of which are pollinated by birds in their native habitat.
Excellent choice for the fire suppression garden, where the beard should be removed.
Más información
The amazing photo of this plant in habitat, on the Wild Coast of South Africa, was taken by our staff member Tyson Curtis.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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