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Aloe arborescens (Candelabra Aloe, Tree Aloe)

The Candelabra aloe is a succulent from southern Africa. It has long, greyish green leaves with spiked edges. In winter or spring, red flowers on stalks emerge. It is resistant to both drought and heat but may struggle with too much sun. Its flowers attract sunbirds.

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  • French Name: Aloès arborescent

    Pronunciation: AL-oh ar-buh-RES-enz

  • Plant type: Cactus / Succulent

  • Origin: Southern Africa

  • Heat Zones: 10 to 12

    Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12

  • Uses: Hedge, Border Plant, Container, Green Wall

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Upright

    Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m

    Spread at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Spiral

    Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 20 - 30

    Leaf Shape: Sword Shaped

    Leaf Margins: Spiny

    Leaf Texture: Fleshy/Juicy

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 10 - 20

    Flower Type: Raceme

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

    Flower Color: Red

    Seasons: Spring, Winter

  • Trunk

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Capsule

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

    Fruit Color: Yellow, Brown

    Seasons: Spring, Winter

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: No

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Good

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Low

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: Less than 25

    Edible Parts: None

    Pests: Scales, Mealy-Bug

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Offset

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