Aloe vanbalenii

van Balen’s aloe

A gorgeous medium to large-sized aloe ideal for rocky garden landscapes.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Aloe vanbalenii
Common Name	van Balen’s aloe
Also Known As	Octopus aloe, Crawling octopus
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Bees
Features	Rocky Area
Flowering Season	Winter
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

The Aloe vanbalenii plant is a magnificent ornamental tree that produces edible fruit. It is one of the best plants to grow if you are a beginner and lack gardening skills.

It is often used for indoor or container planting, hanging pots or planted near entryways. Honeybees and songbirds love van Balen’s aloe plants.