Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Kranz aloe

Aloe arborescens

Animal-friendly

Supports birds Supports birds
Supports sunbirds Supports sunbirds
Supports bees Supports bees

Tolerances & suitability

Drought-resistant Drought-resistant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Useful Useful
Medicinal Medicinal
Attractive Attractive

Aspect

Sun Sun

Plant types

Succulent Succulent
Shrub Shrub
Tree Tree

Succession

Pioneer species Pioneer species

Flowering

  • orange
  • red
  • yellow
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Aloe arborescens (krantz aloe, candelabra aloe) is a species of flowering succulent perennial plant that belongs to the Aloe genus, which it shares with the well known and studied Aloe vera. This species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has recently been studied for possible medical uses.

Aloe arborescens is valued by gardeners for its architectural qualities, its succulent green leaves, large vibrantly-colored flowers, and winter blooming. The sweet nectar attracts birds, butterflies and bees.

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