Aloe arborescens
Torch or Candelabra Aloe
Description
This succulent is large, full of branches and produces deep red orange blooms in fall and winter. The flowers produce a nectar that is attractive to many different birds; this plant is grown all over the world. This succulent can reach 8' tall and 5' wide. Leaves are narrow, recurved and tooth margined and can be green or yellowish or blue green, depending on how much sun it receives. It tolerates sun or shade.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.