Aloe ferox
Cape Aloe

A succulent that forms rosettes of fleshy, gray-green leaves with red-toothed margins. Large, extra showy, clusters of tubular flowers appear in bright orange-red. Forms a single trunk after about 10 years, with older leaves forming a "petticoat" under the rosettes.

USDA zones: 9 - 11
Sunset zones: 8 - 9, 12 - 24
Mature size: 6 - 10 feet high and wide
Light needs: partial shade or full sun in cooler climates
Water needs: little to moderate water