A47 CANDELABRA ALOE (Aloe arborescens) Asphodelaceae family
A succulent perennial that belongs to the same genus as Aloe vera. It is native to southern Africa, where it grows in rocky areas and slopes. It is also known as Krantz Aloe, Tree Aloe, or Mountain Bush Aloe.
- In Hawaiian, it is called 🌺kākalaioa or 🌺kākalaioaʻula.
- Height 3 to 6 feet, with multiple stems
- Thick, fleshy leaves that grow in a spiral pattern, resembling a candelabra
- Produces vibrant, tubular flowers that are usually orange or red in color, during the winter months
- It is used medicinally for various ailments, such as burns, wounds, skin infections, and digestive problems