Cape Aloe
Aloe ferox
Large aloe species native to southern Africa, cultivated and harvested for its bitter leaf sap (used as a laxative) and gel.
Family
Asphodelaceae
Temperature
18-26°C (absolute 10-30°C)
Rainfall
500-600mm (absolute 300-800mm)
Altitude
2000m
Soil pH
6.5-7 (absolute 6-7.5)
Soil types
Well-drained sandy or loamy soils