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Fan Aloe

Aloe Plicatilis

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Overview

Aloe plicatilis, commonly known as Fan Aloe, is a distinctive succulent tree, native to South Africa, renowned for its fan-like arrangement of leaves atop perpendicular branches. It typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide. This unique aloe presents reddish-orange blooms during late winter to spring. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Hardy to about 30°F, it's water-wise and requires low maintenance. Ideal for accentuating xeriscapes or rock gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardy to about 30°F, it's water-wise and requires low maintenance; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and, image 70Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — thriving in well-drained soil with minimal supplemental watering necessary after its root system has developed; this, image 78Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — It typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 88Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Originating from the mountainous regions of South Africa; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet, image 52Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — renowned for its fan-like arrangement of leaves atop perpendicular branches; this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular, image 66Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardiness is a consideration; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 58+106

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Succulent
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardy to about 30°F, it's water-wise and requires low maintenance; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and, image 70
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — thriving in well-drained soil with minimal supplemental watering necessary after its root system has developed; this, image 78
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — It typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 88
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Originating from the mountainous regions of South Africa; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet, image 52
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — renowned for its fan-like arrangement of leaves atop perpendicular branches; this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular, image 66
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardiness is a consideration; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 58
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardiness is a consideration; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 79
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — The leaves are a blue-green color; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Originating from the mountainous regions of South Africa; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — This unique aloe presents reddish-orange blooms during late winter to spring
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — is a distinctive succulent tree; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — flat leaves that can grow up to 2 feet in length and about 1.5 inches in width; this aloe produces tall spikes of, image 54
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Ideal for accentuating xeriscapes or rock gardens; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — flat leaves that can grow up to 2 feet in length and about 1.5 inches in width
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — commonly known as Fan Aloe; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 85
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardiness is a consideration
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — This unique aloe presents reddish-orange blooms during late winter to spring; each branch terminates in a fan-like, image 68
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — rising from the middle of the leaf rosette; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 80
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent for full or half or shade
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Ideal for accentuating xeriscapes or rock gardens; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 71
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — is a distinctive succulent tree; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 44
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 74
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