Cape aloe
Aloe ferox · Aloes · Asphodel family
Also known as: Bitter Aloe · Red Aloe · Tap Aloe
Easy100–300cmNot pet-safe
Cape aloe care at a glance
Cape aloe (Aloe ferox) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Cape aloe
Possible pests on Cape aloe include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A common disease is Crown rot. Cape aloe is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Crown rot High
Toxicity
- Saponins Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Cape aloe
- Which pests affect Cape aloe?
- Possible pests on Cape aloe include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Cape aloe?
- A common disease is Crown rot.
- Is Cape aloe toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cape aloe is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Cape aloe need?
- Cape aloe has a low water requirement.
- What light does Cape aloe need?
- Cape aloe prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Cape aloe frost-hardy?
- Cape aloe is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -4 °C.