Aloe ferox Specimen 68 / 230

One of the most impressive Aloe specimens in our collection. The intimidating dense rosette of fleshy leaves is lined with sharp spikes, while its spent leaves form a skirt of dry foliage as a reminder of the old growth.

Aloe ferox is fierce in name and form (ferox meaning fierce in latin). Their leaves are lined with sharp red/brown spines, and there to deter herbivores. Recognisable by its woody stem topped by a rigid rosette of sword-shaped, blue-green leaves, and their bright orange-red flowers emerging from a branching spike during spring.

Water thoroughly and regularly when soil is 100% dry during the spring/summer months. Refrain from watering during the winter months.

Full sun.

Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March - November.

This species can live in the same pot for several years. Repotting may only be necessary once every 2-3 years (or longer), once roots begin to protrude out of the drainage holes. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage medium such as perlite, pumice or grit.

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.