Candelabra aloe
4.9 out of 5 (7 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
krantz aloe and torch aloe
Taxonomy
Aloe arborescens
Aloe
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 4
Fast grower 3
Easy to propagate 1
Pet friendly 1
@Plantlife
New Orleans, LA
05/04/2021
This plant is so easy and surprises you with a beautiful bloom from time to time.
@Annanebbia
London, England
06/16/2021
Be careful of putting it in the direct sun during summer
@Lilyyandow
Bedford, NH
02/16/2021
literally has been through so much
How to care for Candelabra aloe
Water
How often to water your Candelabra aloe
every 12
Candelabra aloe needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Candelabra aloe in your home
a window
Candelabra aloe love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Candelabra aloe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Candelabra aloe
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Candelabra aloe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Candelabra aloe
Candelabra aloe
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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