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Aloe plicatilis
This succulent has bold clusters of silver-grey leaves in a fan formation, as the plant matures it develops many branches. Tall stems of scarlet-orange flowers in winter to spring. It prefers warm dry sites with good drainage. Excellent for pots.
Genus
Aloe
Species
plicatilis
Cultivar
Common name
Fan Aloe
Family name
Liliaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates some frost
Nourishment / Structure / Texture
Succulents
Category
Medium, height between 0.23 and 1 metre.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.
Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.