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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

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) — The leaves are a blue-green color; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 55

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — rising from the middle of the leaf rosette; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 59

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — renowned for its fan-like arrangement of leaves atop perpendicular branches; this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular, image 87

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — orange flowers in the garden; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 61

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, image 76

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Ideal for accentuating xeriscapes or rock gardens; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 92

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 73

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — orange flowers in the garden; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular, image 90

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular, image 39

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — This unique aloe presents reddish-orange blooms during late winter to spring; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Originating from the mountainous regions of South Africa

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — Hardiness is a consideration; it typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — It typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall and spans 4 to 6 feet wide, image 67

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — scientifically known as Aloe plicatilis

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — rising from the middle of the leaf rosette

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 spans 4 to 6

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular, image 81

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 75

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — rising from the middle of the leaf rosette; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long, image 62

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — this aloe produces tall spikes of tubular

Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — thriving in well-drained soil with minimal supplemental watering necessary after its root system has developed

Photographs by 14 contributors

Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Retama, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jean from Shelbyville, KY, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rod Waddington, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
~jar{} from Berkeley, CA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Marco Schmidt [1], CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Leonora Enking from West Sussex, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
S Molteno, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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