Cape Aloe
NameCape Aloe
Species NameAloe ferox
Common NameCape Aloe
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typenone
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick stem, rough texture, covered in old leaf bases
Foliage Typesucculent leaves
Height (cm)120
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable Featuresprominent orange flower spikes; large, spiny succulent rosette; growing in its native mountainous habitat.
Description
This is a mature, robust Cape Aloe specimen, displaying its characteristic rosette of thick, spiny, succulent leaves. It is prominently flowering with multiple tall, vibrant orange inflorescences, standing out against the mountainous backdrop. The plant is growing naturally in a rocky, arid landscape.
