{"product_id":"aloe-arborescens","title":"Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens) | plant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenet Aloe, Aloe \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e The krantz aloe, candelabra aloe\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eAloe arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and vigorous succulent from southern Africa. It is closely related to \u003cem data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eAloe vera\u003c\/em\u003e, but distinguishes itself with its bushy growth and impressive flowering. In nature, it grows on rocky slopes and in dry areas, where it forms dense, branched shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"540\" data-section-id=\"1wmk04f\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eKrantz aloe develops several upright or slightly curved stems, which over time form a dense, bushy plant. The long, narrow leaves are grey-green with small thorns along the edge and grow in rosettes at the ends of the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"775\"\u003eThe plant can reach 1–2 meters in height under good conditions. In winter or early spring, it blooms with spectacular, upright flower spikes in bright red to orange shades, which attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"980\" data-section-id=\"1pcnmkv\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eAloe arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive growth and colorful flowering. It is well-suited for pots, greenhouses, and bright locations in the home. In warm climates, it is also used as a landscape plant in dry gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1240\" data-section-id=\"96lsmq\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives best in full sun to very bright, indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 15–30 °C and does not tolerate hard frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained \u003ca title=\"Cactus \u0026amp; Succulent soil (5 L)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kaktus-og-sukkulent-mix-5-l?\"\u003ecactus or succulent soil\u003c\/a\u003e with sand or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately. Let the soil dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1559\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a mild \u003ca title=\"Slow-release Organic fertilizer (Cactus)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/langtidsvirkende-okologisk-godning-kaktus\"\u003eorganic succulent fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a bright and relatively dry place at a minimum of approx. 5–10 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1684\" data-section-id=\"1w6qe5\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eCompared to \u003cem data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003eAloe vera\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003eAloe arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e is more vigorous and branched, giving it a bushier and more landscape-oriented appearance. At the same time, it is a very robust and undemanding plant that is easy to keep. \u003cem data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003eAloe arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e is an impressive and decorative succulent that combines vigorous growth, beautiful structure, and spectacular flowering – perfect for both collectors and those who want an exotic touch in the home or greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Seeds of Krantz Aloe (Aloe arborescens)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/grenet-aloe-aloe-arborescens\"\u003eBuy as seeds instead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pictures are intended as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Cutting (approx. 5 cm)","offer_id":44274000724236,"sku":"EP-AA-001","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (approx. 10 cm)","offer_id":44274000757004,"sku":"EP-AA-002","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Aloearborescens1.jpg?v=1678282705","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/aloe-arborescens","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}