Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Upland
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut Bulbs
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Daphne plant
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Cape Aloe
In French
plante Daphne
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Daphne plant
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Daphne and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Daphne and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Daphne and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Daphne and Cape Aloe
Care of Daphne and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.