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0Aloe arborescens Mill.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Asphodelaceae · Genus: Aloe1
- Native distribution
- Africa, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Malawi, Mozambique, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Eswatini, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe, Pasto, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Global, Brazil, France, Faial Island, Flores Island, Santa Maria Island, São Jorge Islanduncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
6 synonyms
- Aloe arborescens pachythyrsa A.Berger
- Aloe fructicosa Lam., 1783
- Aloe perfoliata arborescens
- Aloe perfoliata arborescens (Mill.) Aiton
- Aloe perfoliata natalensis (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) A.Berger
- Catevala arborescens (Mill.) Medik.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Aloe arborescens · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q162137 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Aloe arborescens 2 (4389478114).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Fásodó aloé · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Aloe arborescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Aloe arborescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature3 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Aloe tip: Many species flower in winter; the leaf latex (aloin) is toxic to pets.
The gel is mild; the yellow sap (aloin) is a laxative.
Aloe arborescens – what to know
Aloe arborescens – family: Asphodelaceae, genus: Aloe. Native range: Africa, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Malawi, Mozambique, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Eswatini, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe, Pasto, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Glob…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 3 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aloe arborescens?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Aloe arborescens need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Aloe arborescens get?
Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Aloe arborescens toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Aloe arborescens flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Aloe: Typical flowering time: January, February, March.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
Not enough watering logs yet. Waterings logged in the care hub feed this chart.
Questions about this species
Aloe
Data sources: GBIF.org – Aloe arborescens (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q162137 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Aloe arborescens 2 (4389478114).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Fásodó aloé (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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