Aloe arborescens

Krantz Aloe

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Common Name:

Krantz Aloe

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Orange

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) - Description

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. The specific epithet arborescens means "tree-like".

Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.