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Bright red tubular flowers of Aloe arborescens emerging from a central spike, surrounded by cactus in the background

Aloe arborescens (Torch Aloe)

Native to Southern Africa Aloe and often cultivated in drought-tolerant and xeriscaped gardens. The flower spikes can range in color from bright red to orange or yellow and are adorned with tubular flowers. The pulp has wound healing properties and the gel and latex inside the leaves have medical benefits and is applied to the skin. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.

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Dense cluster of orange-red tubular flowers blooming on an Aloe arborescens inflorescence, with cactus and arid foliage in the background

Orange-hued flowers of Aloe arborescens in varying stages of bloom on a single spike, with long green leaves in the background

Dense red inflorescence of Aloe arborescens with tubular flowers arranged in a spike, set against a backdrop of cactus foliage

Tall spike of vivid orange tubular flowers on Aloe arborescens, surrounded by spiky foliage and various cactus species in the background

Bright orange-red Aloe arborescens flower spike emerging from dense rosettes of spiny, green succulent leaves under full sun

Many Aloe arborescens racemes with cylindrical shaped red-orange flowers and rosettes of spiky leaves

Sprawling Aloe arborescens plants with vibrant red flowers under cloudy skies