Aloe vanbalenii
van Balen’s aloe
A gorgeous medium to large-sized aloe ideal for rocky garden landscapes.
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.
- Tolerate temperatures as low as -12°C
- Estimated height: 20cm-5m
- Estimated width: 1-1.2m
- Drought-resistant
- Heat resistant
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
Size | Height | Trunk Thickness |
|---|---|---|
20L
| 1.0m – 1.2m
| 5mm – 15mm
|
40L
| 1.3m – 1.8m
| 12mm – 20mm
|
50L
| 1.3m – 1.9m
| 15mm – 25mm
|
100L
| 1.8m – 2.5m
| 20mm – 30mm
|
250L
| 2.5m – 4.0m
| 30mm – 50mm
|
500L
| 4.0m – 7.0m
| 50mm – 120mm
|
1000L
| 6.0m – 10.0m
| 80mm – 120mm
|
E.O.G
| 5.0m – 12.0m
| Variable
|
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