{"product_id":"fan-aloe-aloe-plicatilis","title":"Fan Aloe - Aloe plicatilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eFan Aloe (\u003cem\u003eAloe plicatilis\u003c\/em\u003e, also sold as \u003cem\u003eKumara plicatilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tree aloe that grows slowly to about 5m tall and 2m wide. Its blue-green leaves are arranged in flat, symmetrical fans at the tips of branching, corky trunks, and mature plants carry coral red flowers in winter and spring. It is a sculptural feature for waterwise gardens and also grows well in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded, succulent leaves stack in symmetrical fans, and on older plants they emerge in pairs from sturdy trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting from the start.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fan-like and fascinating when small and imposing when full grown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNectar for the birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coral red, bell-shaped flowers are rich in nectar and arrive in winter and spring, when little else is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drought tolerant succulent from the South African fynbos, it suits dry and succulent gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it out, or grow it in a large pot or a bright indoor spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one plant as a focal point in a waterwise or succulent garden, with a clear 2m around it for the mature spread. Mulch with pebbles or grit, which suits both the look and the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow, so a large pot of free draining mix keeps a fan aloe happy for years on a sunny courtyard or terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can live inside in a pot, given your brightest position and a mix that never stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fan Aloe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. It responds well to Mediterranean climates, and it also grows in warm temperate and subtropical gardens where drainage is sharp. Protect it from frost: it tolerates only a light frost, so in colder districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acid soil in a pot or in the garden. Keep the crown above the soil surface, and on heavy clay plant on a mound with gravel worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Year round water suits it in Mediterranean climates, and where winters are dry a little weekly watering is beneficial. In humid summers let the soil dry between drinks, because wet feet cause rot. A light feed of slow release fertiliser in early autumn is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. Snap off spent flower stems at the base, peel away dried lower leaves and leave the trunk and fans alone. Aloes are toxic to dogs and cats if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fan Aloe as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and in single 300mm pots. Young plants are small clumps of leaves that begin to fan out as they grow, and because this aloe is slow, the larger pots give you a useful head start. Plants travel upright. Keep the crown above the soil when planting, and wait a week or two before the first deep watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aloe\"\u003eBrowse our aloe range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/aloe-care-guide\"\u003eGrowing flowering aloes in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eMore succulents for sunny gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it reach full size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. It builds its trunk over many years, so think of it as a long term investment rather than a quick screen. A larger pot starts you further along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Aloes are toxic to dogs and cats if chewed, so place a potted plant out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need water in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your climate. Where winters are dry, a little weekly watering is beneficial. Where they are cold and wet, keep the roots on the dry side and protect the plant from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162845503,"sku":"ALO-PLI-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787162878271,"sku":"ALO-PLI-140MM-P10","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787162911039,"sku":"ALO-PLI-200MM-P6","price":871.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787162943807,"sku":"ALO-PLI-300MM","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fan-aloe-aloe-plicatilis.jpg?v=1792149287","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/fan-aloe-aloe-plicatilis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}