How to Care for Aloe arborescens (Candelabra Aloe)

Korean name: 알로에 (목)

This succulent features thick, fleshy leaves with small spines along the edges. It grows 1 to 3 meters tall with a tree-like branching habit. Bright red or orange flowers bloom in winter, making it an attractive and relatively easy plant to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: medicinal, succulent, winter bloomer, medium difficulty, cold hardy
• Also known as: Candelabra Aloe, Tree Aloe

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining succulent soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions well.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Aloe arborescens?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Aloe arborescens?

It likes Prefers bright, direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining succulent soil is ideal..

Is Aloe arborescens safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Aloe arborescens good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions well.. Fertilise Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during the growing season..