| Common Name | Bitter Aloe |
| Family | Asiliaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Species | Ferox |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Spring to summer, orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green with reddish serrated margins |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Cactus mix or sandy loam with excellent drainage, add perlite/grit to prevent root rot
Water deeply but infrequently. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun to bright indirect light. Acclimate slowly to prevent scorching leaves.
Feed lightly with diluted succulent fertilizer during growing season (Spring/Summer), avoid fertilizing in winter.
Remove dead leaves at base, cut off spent flower stalks after blooming to maintain appearance.
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