Fan Aloe 1 L Pot
AU$30.00
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Product Details
Common name: Fan Aloe / Franschhoek Aloe
Botanical name: Aloe plicatilis
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: South Africa
🌱 Description
Aloe plicatilis is a distinctive, branching succulent with fan-shaped arrangements of blue-green leaves. As it matures, it can develop a small tree-like form, making it an excellent architectural feature plant.
In late winter to spring, it produces attractive tall spikes of coral-red to orange flowers, which are highly appealing to nectar-feeding birds.
⭐ Main Features
- Unique fan-shaped blue-green foliage
- Attractive coral-orange/red flowers
- Evergreen succulent
- Branching, sculptural growth habit
- Drought tolerant once established
- Excellent feature plant
- Height: commonly 1–3 m in cultivation, potentially larger with age
- Width: approximately 1–2 m
☀️ Care in Perth
Position: Full sun to part shade. Morning sun or filtered light can be beneficial in very hot locations.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential. Sandy or gravelly soil is ideal.
Water: Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering once established. Allow the soil to dry between watering.
Fertiliser: Feed lightly in spring with a low-nitrogen succulent/cactus fertiliser. Avoid heavy fertilising.
Pruning: Remove old flower stems and damaged leaves. Mature plants generally require little maintenance.
🌵 Landscaping Uses
Aloe plicatilis is excellent for:
- Feature planting
- Succulent gardens
- Rockeries
- Modern landscapes
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Courtyards and large pots
- Drought-tolerant gardens
- Xeriscaping
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