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Krantz Aloe

Aloe arborescens

It is a large, multi-headed, sprawling succulent, and its specific name indicates that it sometimes reaches tree size. A typical height for this species is 2–3 metres high. It’s leaves are succulent and are green with a slight blue tint. They have small spikes along its edges and are arranged in rosettes situated at the end of branches. Flowers are arranged in a type of inflorescence called a raceme. The racemes are not branched but two to several can sprout from each rosette. Flowers are cylindrical in shape and are a vibrant red-orange color.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
succulent
Size
x-large 100–300cm
Humidity
35%–50%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Ecosystems
Scrub / Steppe
Elevation
Subalpine (2,000–3,000 m)
Flowering
Spring

About this plant

It is a large, multi-headed, sprawling succulent, and its specific name indicates that it sometimes reaches tree size. A typical height for this species is 2–3 metres high. It’s leaves are succulent and are green with a slight blue tint. They have small spikes along its edges and are arranged in rosettes situated at the end of branches. Flowers are arranged in a type of inflorescence called a raceme. The racemes are not branched but two to several can sprout from each rosette. Flowers are cylindrical in shape and are a vibrant red-orange color.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_fd0df8c3f4f84b3bb57f