Tropical House Plants
Fantastically healthy, ready for their new home
🪴 Skill Level: Almost unkillable - perfect for beginners
🌤 Location: Prefers bright indirect light
📏 Grows up to: 50cm
Nursery Pot Size:
Air Purifier? Great for removing air impurities
Minimum plant height: See above options
Grows up to: 50cm
Stems per pot: 1
Child / Pet Safe: Toxic to pets if eaten
Humidity: No need to mist (prefers the dry)
Top Tip: Once in a while, pop it outside when it's raining so the leaves get cleaned off
If you're looking for an easy-to-care-for houseplant that can bring a touch of greenery to your living space, Aloe arborescens is definitely worth considering. This succulent plant is a member of the Aloe genus, is native to southern Africa.
One of the standout features of Aloe arborescens is its striking appearance. The plant features spiky, fleshy leaves that grow in a rosette formation, creating a distinctive, eye-catching silhouette. The leaves are typically green, but can take on a reddish or brownish tinge depending on growing conditions.
But Aloe arborescens isn't just a pretty face - it also has a range of benefits that make it a great choice for indoor gardening. For starters, it's a very low-maintenance plant that doesn't require a lot of attention. As a succulent, it's adapted to dry conditions and can handle periods of drought with ease. This means you don't have to worry about watering it every day - in fact, overwatering can be a problem with Aloe arborescens, so it's best to let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
Another benefit of Aloe arborescens is that it's known for its air-purifying qualities. Like other plants, it takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen as part of the photosynthesis process. By having Aloe arborescens in your home, you can help to improve the air quality and create a healthier living space.
Finally, it's worth noting that Aloe arborescens has some unique properties that make it a popular ingredient in skincare products. The gel inside the leaves contains a range of vitamins and minerals that can soothe and moisturize the skin. It's also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which can help to treat acne and other skin conditions.
Interesting fact: In some parts of southern Africa, Aloe arborescens is known as "krantz aloe" or "cliff aloe", because it often grows on rocky slopes and cliffs
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