Aloe Arborescens



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Aloe Arborescens
(Krantz Aloe, Candelabra Aloe )

Kransaalwyn

( Robust shrub)

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			Arborescens Limelight	Arborescens Mpame red

Scientific Name :	Aloe	Family :	Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ay)
Common Names :	Tree Aloe, Krantz Aloe, Candelabra Aloe	Genus :	Aloe
Afrikaans Name :	Kransaalwyn	Specie :	arborescens
sun Exposure	Light shade to full sun	Origin :	Coastal southern Africa, from the Cape to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique, in mountainous areas
best season	All Year	Hardiness	Hardy
Height	2-3 meters	bloom time	Predominantly early winter but some forms will flower in summer
Spread	2 meters	Synonym:	Aloe perfoliata var. eta, Aloe perfoliata var. arborescens, Aloe arborescens var. pachythyrsa, Aloe natalensis, Aloe fruticosa, Aloe frutescens, Aloe arborescens var. natalensis, Aloe arborescens var. milleri, Aloe arborea, Catevala arborescens, Aloe arborescens var. frutescens

Foliage: Large shrub or small tree. Plants can be variable in all characters.Leaf color varies tremendously from bluish gray to bright, light green. some named forms are called "Limelight" "Mpame red" and others. The Multi-headed Shrubs range from dainty to robust. the Leaves
Flower Color: Orange,red pinkish or Yellow
Soil Requirements :Well Drained Soil
Water needs: Drought Tolerant
Usage:One of the most useful aloes for gardening and landscaping. A very rewarding South African plant, especially in winter when the flowers add a fiery glow to an otherwise drab garden. Bees and Sugar birds will be attracted to the nectar rich flowers.
Other Details: As a result of its variability One can create a garden consisting entirely of the numerous forms of Aloe arborescens . It is the only other member of the Aloe family that is as effective as Aloe Vera for medical uses.it's sap is used in the treatment of bruises, burns and other skin complaints.
Propagation:Cuttings and seed