candelabra aloe

How to Grow and Care for candelabra aloe

candelabra aloe · Aloe arborescens
Also known as: deer-horn cactus; krantz aloe; octopus plant; stag-horn cactus; torch plant

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in a well-drained soil in full sun

Watering: Water deeply only after soil fully dry, halt irrigation winter coldSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing candelabra aloe

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater deeply only after soil fully dry, halt irrigation winter cold
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm growth period
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in a well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water candelabra aloe?

Water deeply only after soil fully dry, halt irrigation winter cold

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for candelabra aloe?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for candelabra aloe?

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What Soil Is Best for candelabra aloe?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for candelabra aloe?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize candelabra aloe?

Diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm growth period

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How to Prune candelabra aloe?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate candelabra aloe?

Propagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets in late spring or early summer

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How to Transplant candelabra aloe?

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How to Care for candelabra aloe in Winter?

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How to Plant candelabra aloe?

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. Grow outdoors in frost-free areas in a well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot candelabra aloe?

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How to Harvest candelabra aloe?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of candelabra aloe

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of candelabra aloe

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginSouthern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Aloe arborescens
Genus
Aloe
Family
Asphodelaceae
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