Aloe arborescens (Krantz Aloe, Candelabra Aloe)

Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusAloe
Speciesarborescens
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSouth eastern parts of Southern Africa.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		Pulp from Aloe arborescens is used to alleviate and soothe burns.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10
Temperature (°F)50
Height2 - 3 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSprawling.
PropagationCuttings of offsets.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade in well-drained and moist soils.
HabitatMountainous areas including rocky outcrops and exposed ridges.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are succulent with small spikes along the edges and are arranged in rosettes at the end of branches.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences called raceme. Racemes are not branched but can sprout from each rosette. The flowers are cylindrical in shape.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a bluish-green. The flowers are red, orange or yellow.

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