Aloe ferox Specimen 68 / 230

Description:

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.

WATERING

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

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March - November.

REPOTTING

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.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

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.