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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) — Additionally, its architectural form can be employed as a focal point or used for dramatic group plantings; more commonly
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — These blooms not only add a vivid splash of color to the garden; 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, image 51
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — low-care choice for gardens in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; aloe ferox, commonly known as Bitter or Red Aloe, is a
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — They feature reddish-brown spines along the margins and sometimes on the leaf surfaces; succulent with orange, image 61
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) — This robust plant hails from southern Africa and boasts a commanding presence in any landscape design; adaptable to
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe (Aloe Ferox) — When incorporating Bitter Aloe into a landscape design; it's particularly suited for xeriscaping and rock gardens, thanks
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) — more commonly known as Red Aloe (Aloe ferox); and is a striking species known for its medicinal and ornamental value
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 for full or half; low-care choice for gardens in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, image 75
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