Tree Aloe Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Tree Aloe or Aloidendron barberae is a succulent plant that can grow up to 60 feet tall and is the largest succulent plant in Africa. It has flowers that usually bloom in winter and have pink flowers. This perennial plant is beautiful in a Mediterranean garden, giving it a tropical feel.
Common Name |
Aloe Bainesii and Aloe Barberae
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aloidendron barberae
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Genus
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Aloe
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Family
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Asphodelaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Tree Aloe Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tree Aloe .
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Tree Aloe needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tree Aloe needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Tree Aloe Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tree Aloe to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Tree Aloe prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Tree Aloe Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tree Aloe . |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Tree Aloe plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Tree Aloe Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tree Aloe plant. |
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Maximum Height |
720 Inches or
19 meters
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Spread |
236 Inches or
6 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tree Aloe toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Aloe plants are toxic if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
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Tree Aloe Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tree Aloe , when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
winter
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Tree Aloe Native Region |
Find out where the Tree Aloe plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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