Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) (Info) Species: arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz) (Info)
Synonym:Aloe perfoliata var. arborescens Synonym:Aloe candelabra Synonym:Aloe milleri Synonym:Aloe natalensis Synonym:Aloe viridifolia
8 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category: Perennials
Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Evergreen Smooth-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From herbaceous stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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