Aloe arborescens
krantz aloe - candelabra aloe
Description
Aloe arborescens, often called the krantz aloe, is a multi-stemmed, shrub-like succulent native to southern Africa. It has distinctive, curved, spiky leaves arranged in rosettes, often with reddish-brown teeth along the margins. This aloe is known for its vibrant orange-red flowers that bloom during the winter months, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. Aloe arborescens is highly valued for its medicinal properties, similar to Aloe vera, with its gel used for treating burns, wounds, and skin irritations. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Protect from frost. The plant is drought-tolerant once established. To propagate, remove offsets that develop at the base of the plant and plant them separately.
Description
Aloe arborescens, often called the krantz aloe, is a multi-stemmed, shrub-like succulent native to southern Africa. It has distinctive, curved, spiky leaves arranged in rosettes, often with reddish-brown teeth along the margins. This aloe is known for its vibrant orange-red flowers that bloom during the winter months, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. Aloe arborescens is highly valued for its medicinal properties, similar to Aloe vera, with its gel used for treating burns, wounds, and skin irritations. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Protect from frost. The plant is drought-tolerant once established. To propagate, remove offsets that develop at the base of the plant and plant them separately.