Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
boxberry
In German
Cape Aloe
boxberry
In French
Cap Aloe
boxberry
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
boxberry
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
boxberry
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
boxberry
In Polish
Cape Aloe
boxberry
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Burning
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Aloaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Boxberry
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Aloe and Boxberry Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Boxberry are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Boxberry
Care of Cape Aloe and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.