Overview

Aloe salmiana var. ferox is a rosette-forming, succulent perennials cactus succulent in the genus Aloe, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen, fleshy, triangular leaves, often toothed foliage. Aloe salmiana var. ferox grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatories and summer outdoor placement.

About

Aloe salmiana var. ferox is a rosette-forming succulent perennial belonging to the Aloe genus, known for its evergreen, fleshy, triangular leaves that are often toothed. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, it can also be placed outdoors during summer. Aloe salmiana var. ferox is hardy to H1c and flowers in spring and summer, producing small tubular flowers arranged in racemes or panicles typical of the genus.

About the genus

Aloe is a genus containing over 650 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe". It is called this because it is cultivated as the standard source for assorted pharmaceutical purposes.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aloe

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Aloe salmiana var. ferox size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Rosette-forming, succulent perennials

Foliage

Evergreen, fleshy, triangular leaves, often toothed

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatories, Summer outdoor placement

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aloe salmiana var. ferox

Propagation

Seed, offsets, leaf cuttings

Pest resistance

Scale insects, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions