Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Daphne plant
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Cape Aloe
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Cap Aloe
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Daphne planta
In Polish
Cape Aloe
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Daphne plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Aloaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Daphne
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Cape Aloe and Daphne Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Daphne are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Daphne
Care of Cape Aloe and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.