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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 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — rising from the middle of the leaf rosette
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — commonly known as Fan Aloe
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — is a distinctive succulent tree
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — renowned for its fan-like arrangement of leaves atop perpendicular branches
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — 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) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardy to about 30°F, it's water-wise and requires low maintenance
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Ideal for accentuating xeriscapes or rock gardens
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — scientifically known as Aloe plicatilis
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Originating from the mountainous regions of South Africa
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — 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) — The leaves are a blue-green color
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — making them drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>This aloe species prefers full sun exposure
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — thriving in well-drained soil with minimal supplemental watering necessary after its root system has developed
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardiness is a consideration
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — orange flowers in the garden
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent for full or half or shade
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — commonly known as Fan Aloe; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — is a distinctive succulent tree; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — renowned for its fan-like arrangement of leaves atop perpendicular branches; this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular

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