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Candelabra Aloe

Aloe arborescens · Succulent

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
2–4 m × 1.5–2.5 m
Soil
peat-free cacti potting compost or peat-free loam-based potting compost with added horticultural grit; well-drained, light, sandy
Flowering
December
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten; causes an upset stomach. Foliage, roots and sap are toxic.

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Mealybugs: Isolate the plant and treat infested areas with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirit or apply insecticidal soap.

Scale insects: Scrape off visible scales manually and spray remaining pests with horticultural oil or systemic insecticide.

Root rot: Ensure well-draining compost and avoid overwatering; repot in fresh mix if roots are blackened.

Vine weevil: Use nematodes in the soil during warm months or apply a systemic insecticide to prevent larvae feeding.

Sunburn: Gradually acclimate plants to brighter conditions and provide shade during peak summer sun.

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