Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe

• Feature Tree
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
• Shrubs

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe works in an:

• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m to 3m

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe frost tolerant?

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Aloe arborescens produces striking spikes of bright red to orange tubular flowers from autumn through winter. The blooms rise above the foliage in large clusters, creating a spectacular seasonal display while providing an important nectar source for pollinators and native birds.

Does Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Red

No

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe is Native to Southern Africa, including South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, honeyeaters and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within dry-climate and ornamental landscapes. The dense branching habit also provides sheltered habitat for small birds and beneficial insects.

Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Aloe arborescens performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poor soils, rocky sites and exposed coastal conditions provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root and crown problems. Allow the soil to dry between watering once established to maintain healthy growth, flowering performance and long-term vigour.

Is Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Aloe arborescens shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through prolonged dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.