Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
बीजपत्र
In German
Cape Aloe
Cotyledon
In French
Cap Aloe
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
Cotyledon
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Cotyledon
In Polish
Cape Aloe
Liścień
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Cotyledon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Aloaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Properties of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Cape Aloe and Cotyledon. Cape Aloe has thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Aloe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cape Aloe and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Cape Aloe and Cotyledon Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon
Care of Cape Aloe and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
