Name: Aloe Arborescens "Candelabra Aloe Orange" 15cmPot
SKU: KZ532
Price: 75.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Aloe Arborescens Orange

Product Description

Aloe Arborescens Orange is a striking, branching succulent prized for its bright orange-red flower spikes and attractive blue-green, fleshy leaves. This hardy aloe develops into a large, multi-branched specimen with numerous rosettes, making it an excellent feature plant for gardens, rockeries, borders and water-wise landscapes.

The spectacular flower clusters provide strong seasonal colour and are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Its sculptural form also makes it an excellent choice for creating a bold architectural statement in the garden.

Common Names

Krantz Aloe

Torch Aloe

Candelabra Aloe

Tree Aloe

Orange Flowering Aloe

Correct Botanical Name

Aloe arborescens

Product Details

Type: Branching succulent

Flower Colour: Bright orange to orange-red

Flower Shape: Tall, tubular flower spikes

Foliage Colour: Blue-green to grey-green

Growth Habit: Branching, upright and spreading

Texture: Fleshy, succulent leaves with toothed margins

Attracts: Bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Use: Feature planting, borders, rockeries and water-wise gardens

Benefits

🧡 Produces spectacular orange flower spikes

🌵 Attractive architectural succulent

🌿 Develops into a large branching specimen

🐝 Attractive to pollinating insects

🏡 Excellent feature plant for gardens

🪨 Ideal for rockeries and succulent gardens

💧 Suitable for water-wise landscaping

🌱 Relatively low-maintenance once established

🌺 Provides strong seasonal garden colour

Recommended Growing Medium & Compost

Plant in well-drained soil enriched with a moderate amount of well-decomposed compost. Avoid heavy, poorly draining soil.

For containers, use a quality cactus and succulent potting mix with additional coarse material if necessary to improve drainage.

Recommended Fertiliser

Apply a balanced, low-dose succulent or general-purpose fertiliser during active growth. Avoid excessive fertilisation, as this can encourage soft, overly vigorous growth. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended application rate.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade

💧 Water: Water thoroughly but allow the soil to dry between watering

🌱 Soil: Well drained and moderately fertile

🌺 Flowering: Produces showy orange flower spikes

✂️ Maintenance: Remove old flower stalks and damaged leaves when necessary; prune branches to maintain the desired shape

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