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Fan Aloe

Scientific Name: Aloe plicatilis (L.) Burm. f.
Synonym: Aloe disticha var. plicatilis , Aloe flabelliformis, Aloe lingua, Aloe linguaeformis, Aloe plicatilis var. major , Aloe tripetala
Family: Asphodelaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8,9,12-24
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost

Heat Tolerance: Difficult to keep alive in Phoenix, needs shade and very little water in summer

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: South Africa (Southern Cape Province, in the Fynbos)

Growth Habits: Succulent tree, up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m)

Watering Needs: Regular water in winter and spring. Keep relatively dry in winter.

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

The Aloe plicatilis is a dichotomous aloe (the leaves are organized as a fan instead of a rosette).

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