Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Torch Aloe, Aloe arborescens

Torch Aloe, Aloe arborescens. Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Nursery. March 3, 2008.

Torch Aloe, Aloe arborescens	Torch Aloe, Aloe arborescens
Torch Aloe, Aloe arborescens	Torch Aloe, Aloe arborescens

Torch Aloe Aloe arborescens, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Torch Aloe. Also called: Krantz Aloe, Shrub Aloe, Candelabra Plant. Aloe arborescens: A large densely growing succulent growing to about 9 feet tall with an equal spread. It has several 18 inch wide rosettes of narrow recurved, soft toothed, margined, slightly concave leaves that are from a dull green to yellowish color. Sometimes they are blue -green in color. Their cylindrical orange to coral - red flowers hang tightly on an unbranched inflorescencse that rises about 2 feet above the foliage in the late fall and early winter. It does well in full sun to light shade. This drought tolerant plant is hardy to about 22 degrees F. Torch Aloe is next only to Aloe vera in its healing and medicinal qualities. The clear gel-like sap that oozes from cut aloe leaves has been shown to help burns and wounds heal faster and to reduce the risk of infection. It is very pool friendly. But, it can grow tall. Height: Height to about 9 feet. Spreading to about 9 feet. Flowers: Cylindrical orange to coral - red drooping flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 8 racemes, the racemes sre 8 inches to 16 inches in length. Flowers are 1 inch - 1 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Blooming Time: January - July. Leaves: Smooth dull green to yellowish in color, narrow recurved, soft toothed, margined, slightly concave. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Fruit: The fruit is a triangular capsule containing numerous seeds. Elevation: 0 - 4,800 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to Africa, south western Asia and Madagascar. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Nursery. March 3, 2008.