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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 9–9
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — more commonly known as Red Aloe (Aloe ferox)

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae

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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) — Adaptable to various soil types, this drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun, requiring minimal water, image 78
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — succulent with orange and red blooms; although it can tolerate partial shade, image 74
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — succulent for full or half; low-care choice for gardens in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, image 75
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, image 76
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) — 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) — more commonly known as Red Aloe (Aloe ferox); and is a striking species known for its medicinal and ornamental, image 80
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — belongs to the Aloe genus; these blooms not only add a vivid splash of color to the garden, image 81
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — This robust plant hails from southern Africa and boasts a commanding presence in any landscape design, image 83
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 84
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — and is a striking species known for its medicinal and ornamental value; aloe ferox serves as a resilient, image 82

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