Cape aloe

  • Product number: 620390
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Latin: Aloe ferox

This is the most common Aloe in South Africa, with virtually the same uses as Aloe vera. Like the latter, ferox can be eaten or drunk in small quantities, adding a pleasant bitterness to soft drinks and jams. Its applicability in skin care is well-known and very popular. An herbal tea is made from the dry leaves and flowers. The medicinal applications are numerous; delve into them before you start using it. The plants can go outside in the summer, but must be brought inside in winter.

Names:
Latin: Aloe ferox
Dutch: Kaapse Aloë
English: Cape Aloe

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Sowing method: Possible all year round. Use good seed compost (3/4 coco peat with 1/4 silver sand). Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours, then sow shallowly (just covered is enough) and keep quite moist. If nothing germinates after 4 weeks, place the seed tray in the refrigerator for a few weeks, then return to a warm place.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • All year

Harvesting time:

  • All year

Soil type:

  • Sandy

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Orange to reddish flowers
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Aloe ferox
  • Dutch: Cape Aloe
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Cape Aloe
  • All year round

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