Know everything about Aloe ferox

aloe ferox

El aloe ferox It is such a beautiful plant and so easy to care for that having it in the garden or on the patio is a real pleasure for the eyes. It reaches two meters in height, so that can be had in any corner.

But not only that, but it, like the rest of the species of the genus, is a plant that does not make anything dirty, being able to be placed near the pool without problems.

What is Aloe ferox like?

Aloe ferox adult specimen

Our protagonist is a plant native to South Africa that is called Wild Aloe or Cape Aloe. It forms a rosette of glaucous green fleshy leaves that can measure 70-80cm in length and 15cm in width once the specimen reaches adulthood.. The edges are provided with tiny reddish or brown spines or teeth.

The flowers, which sprout in autumn, are grouped in inflorescences, and are tubular, 3-4cm long, red or orange in color.

How do you take care of yourself?

Young specimen of Aloe ferox

El aloe ferox It is suitable for beginners. It resists drought and no potential enemy is known, with the exception of snails which can be eliminated or repelled with the remedies that we tell you in this article. But let's see what your care guide is to have a healthy plant:

  • Location: it must be placed in an area exposed to direct sun.
  • Soil or substrate: it is not demanding, but it is very important that it has good drainage (you have more information on this topic here).
  • Irrigation: every 2-3 days in summer, and every 5-6 days the rest of the year. During winter, water every 15-20 days.
  • Subscriber: in spring and summer it must be paid with mineral fertilizers. For this, you can use a specific fertilizer for cacti and other succulents following the instructions specified on the package, or add a small spoonful of Nitrofoska every 15 days.
  • Planting / Transplant time: every two years, in spring.
  • Rusticity: supports mild frosts down to -4ºC, provided they are punctual and short-lived. You need protection against hail, especially when young.

Medicinal properties of Aloe ferox

aloe ferox

I would not like to end this article without first telling you about the properties of this beautiful plant, which, in addition to being cultivated as an ornamental, can also be used for improve digestion or purify the gallbladder. In addition, it also serves as a laxative and purgative.

The mode of use is as follows:

  • Juice: the acíbar (the viscous liquid that is inside the leaf) must be diluted in water. So that it is not so bitter, it can be sweetened with sugar or honey. Taken at night, it will help improve the intestinal tract.
  • Acíbar powder: it should be consumed before meals, in very small quantities. This will improve digestion and cleanse the gallbladder.

What did you think of this Aloe? 🙂


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