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Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe

Aloe Ferox

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Overview

Aloe ferox, commonly known as Bitter or Red Aloe, is a striking succulent standing up to 10 feet tall. It features robust, red-tinted leaves with prominent spines along the margins and a vibrant, candelabra-like bloom spike reaching over 3 feet tall. Adaptable to various soil types, this drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun, requiring minimal water. Ideal for adding architectural interest and color to xeriscapes and arid garden designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–9Type Succulent
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Additionally, its architectural form can be employed as a focal point or used for dramatic group plantings, image 69

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Liliaceae

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Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Each flower spike can grow up to 4 feet tall
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — belongs to the Aloe genus
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — consider its growth potential and ensure ample space for its mature size
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — The leaves of Aloe ferox are thick and fleshy, arranged in a dense rosette
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — although it can tolerate partial shade; candelabra-like bloom spike reaching over 3 feet tall, image 65
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — They feature reddish-brown spines along the margins and sometimes on the leaf surfaces; succulent with orange and red
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Aloe ferox, commonly known as Bitter or Red Aloe, is a striking succulent standing up to 10 feet tall
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — succulent with orange and red blooms; although it can tolerate partial shade
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — and is a striking species known for its medicinal and ornamental value
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — succulent for full or half; low-care choice for gardens in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — succulent for full or half
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — With minimal maintenance requirements
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Aloe ferox, commonly known as Bitter or Red Aloe, is a striking succulent standing up to 10 feet tall; ideal for adding
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — reaching heights of up to 10 feet with a spread of approximately 6 feet at maturity
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Adaptable to various soil types, this drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun, requiring minimal water, image 53
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — candelabra-like bloom spike reaching over 3 feet tall; they feature reddish-brown spines along the margins and, image 77
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Ideal for adding architectural interest and color to xeriscapes and arid garden designs; succulent for full or, image 79
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — orange and red flowers in the garden; this robust plant hails from southern Africa and boasts a commanding, image 73
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — more commonly known as Red Aloe (Aloe ferox); and is a striking species known for its medicinal and ornamental, image 55
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — reaching heights of up to 10 feet with a spread of approximately 6 feet at maturity; the leaves of Aloe ferox, image 59
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — Each flower spike can grow up to 4 feet tall; belongs to the Aloe genus, image 62
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — low-care choice for gardens in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — consider its growth potential and ensure ample space for its mature size; orange and red flowers in the garden, image 68
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — candelabra-like bloom spike reaching over 3 feet tall; they feature reddish-brown spines along the margins and sometimes
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