Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut Bulbs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Cape Aloe
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Hedysarum
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Cape Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Cape Aloe has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Cape Aloe season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.