Plant Database
Candelabra Aloe
Aloe arborescens
The Candelabra Aloe is a spectacular, fast-growing succulent that lives up to its name, forming a large, branching shrub adorned with many upright, torch-like flower spikes in winter. Its blue-green leaves have pale teeth and form loose rosettes at the ends of thick, woody branches. It creates a dramatic, architectural presence and is excellent for wildlife gardens, attracting hummingbirds with its prolific bright red flowers.
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Grows as a large, much-branched, shrubby aloe, resembling a small tree.
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Famous for its massive, multi-branched inflorescences holding hundreds of vibrant red, orange, or yellow flowers in winter, resembling candelabras.
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Fast-growing and very drought tolerant once established.
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More cold-tolerant than many large aloes (to around 25-30°F / -4 to -1°C).
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An excellent choice for slopes, large-scale xeriscaping, or as a dramatic, bird-attracting hedge.
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The "Torch Aloe" is a common cultivar.