Candelabra aloe

Candelabra aloe Care

Aloe arborescens

What is the plant

Candelabra aloe is an exciting and beautiful plant. The plant's fantastic shape and charm will keep anyone around it fascinated. Moreover, it is easy to grow and keep healthy.

Candelabra aloe, or the Krantz aloe, can be identified by its long pointed thick green leaves that grow out of its stalk. The leaves have white spikes along their edges, and reddish-orange flower clusters bloom from the tops of these plants. Candelabra aloe originates from many southern countries of Africa and is part of the Asphodelaceae family.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

7°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water about once every week and a half, or make sure to check the soil; if it is completely arid on all levels, then your green friend could use some water.
Pruning
Simply remove dead or unhealthy leaves. That's all the pruning this greenie needs!
Fertilizer
Candelabra aloe generally doesn't need fertilizing. However, some liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season could do your greenie some good!

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
While Candelabra aloe enjoys a lot of sunlight, they prefer to be in partial shade, so don't expose them directly to the sun.
Soil
A general-purpose potting soil with some sand will keep this leafy guy happy.
Propagation
Remove a healthy leaf and let it dry for two days. Afterward, place the leaf in wet sand and keep it moist until roots appear. Afterward, plant and treat like a regular Candelabra aloe.

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Temperature
Warm temperatures are preferred, and make sure your Candelabra aloe is never exposed to the freezing cold.
Container
Succulents like Candelabra aloe require lots of drainage holes. Make sure the roots are close enough to the container walls, so about 1 inch (2.45 cm) will do perfectly.
Fun fact
Although this plant originates in Africa, it has become a popular house plant on other continents.