AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 2m x 3m
FLOWERING TIME:   J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME:   J F M A M J J A S O N D
The Krantz Aloe makes an excellent focal point in a garden with its sculptural leaf form. The succulent leaves are blue-grey with a toothed margin. The attractive spikes of red, yellow or orange tubular flowers provide striking colour to a winter garden.
This is a wonderful shrub to use in a larger garden as it attracts birds, particularly sunbirds in winter. It also forms a protective screen so can be used to naturally secure property boundaries.
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS:The flowers produce abundant nectar that attracts pollinating insects and birds.
The dead, dried leaves provide a home to many insects which in turn, attract insectivorous birds such as woodhoopoes.
MAINTENANCE:
Low maintenance. It is a plant that can tolerate a fair amount of neglect.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate
GARDEN THEMES:
Bushveld, country, grassland, succulent
LANDSCAPING USES:
When planted in a rockery, it provides an excellent focal point. It is also often planted as an informal security barrier along a fence.
Easily propagated from seed or cuttings.
FULL GALLERY:
Hi Matthys
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Like most plants, Aloes also undergo transplant shock which may involve the leaves turning red.
Without seeing the plant, we cannot determine whether or not it is dead. This plant is however, extremely hardy and relatively easy to transplant.
Avoid over-watering and wishing you success.
Flourish!
Glenice
My allow Arborescens’s leaves turned reddish after replanting. Is it dead??
Hi Bessie
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
It’s best to contact aloe growers for this information. If you’re in Gauteng, then try The Aloe Farm.
Flourish!
Glenice
Would like info. where to get different plants and how to work with ala vera to prepare for lotions and so forth