candelabra aloe · Pruning

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