ALOE FEROX

Great for succulent landscapes, this is one of the weirdest looking plants that we know. The bluish spiny leaves have a pre-historical look and eventually forms a nice rosette and a trunk is developed. The inflorescence is very impressive too. Very popular in Southern California.

FAMILY: Liliaceae
ORIGIN: South Africa
AVERAGE SIZE: 15'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: full sun/light shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS: keep dry
MIN. TEMP.: low 30's
FLOWER: red/yellow; late winter
COMMENTS:medicinal uses