Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
Spearmint
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Cape Aloe
Grüne Minze
In French
Cap Aloe
menthe verte
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
menta verde
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
hortelã
In Polish
Cape Aloe
mięta
In Latin
Cape Aloe
Coriander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Aloaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Spearmint
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Aloe and Spearmint Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Spearmint are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Aloe and Spearmint
Care of Cape Aloe and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.