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The gel-like flesh from the inside of the leaves is used in cosmetic products and is reported to have wound healing properties.
| Aloe ferox |
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| tall as a man in the wild |
Aloe ferox is a lovely succulent with medicinal properties. It is native to South Africa.
These aloe plants will be 3 feet tall in maturity. The leaves are a light green. They may also have a reddish or bluish
tinge.
Flowering occurs in spring or autumn. The blooms are candelabra of tubular orange or red. The flower may have 5-10 branches
and the individual flowers are densely packed in thick clusters on the stalks.
This beautiful aloe forms a display and attracts many bird species. It is an excellent garden specimen plant and is adaptable
to many conditions.
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