Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Gifboom
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
Gifboom
In German
Cape Aloe
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Cap Aloe
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Cape Aloe
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Aloaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Gifboom
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Aloe and Gifboom Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Gifboom are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Gifboom
Care of Cape Aloe and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.