Aloe arborescens also know as the “Torch Aloe”, indigenous to South Africa found mainly along the Cape Peninsula on the eastern cost through to KwaZula-Natal and Limpopo provinces. Here are some basic care tips to keep your plant happy and healthy!
Water requirements : Low to moderate watering, allow soil to dry out between watering, avoid water on leaves.
Plant position: High light, full sun to semi shade. Planted preferably outside in the garden.
Planting: Year round, sandy or loam soil, acidic to neutral PH.
Flowering season: Autumn and winter months, red, orange or yellow blooms.
Special properties: Medicinal plant, attract birds, drought resistant, makes a stunning feature plant in the garden.