Aloe Species, Fan Aloe
Kumaraplicatilis
Synonym
Aloe
lingua
Aloe
linguiformis
Aloe
plicatilis
Aloe
tripetala
Kumara
disticha
The commonly -called 'Fan Aloe' is no longer recognized in the Aloe genus.
It is now 1 of only 2 species in the *Kumara* genus . ...Read More
Hi there, I have just found 3 trunked trees / plants lying on the road side. Someone has obviously dug them out of their garden, they are...Read More
I have two formerly wonderful, small-tree sized fan aloes propagated from my neighbor's prolific collection in Vista, CA. I brought them ...Read More
Central Phoenix -- Aloe plicatilis deserves its reputation as easily rotted. I have rotted 3, one in the ground and two in pots. One of...Read More
I just bought a small tree version, but got it at a discount as it had fallen over and the leaves were blackened on the ends, the leaves ...Read More
Palmbob - I agree with your thoughts on the climate zone of this plant.
Here in New Zealand it is a Zone 9b plant, and is only see...Read More
This is a very southern S African aloe that, like most of its neighbours, does well here in coastal Otago, South Island of New Zealand. ...Read More
I bought a few of a very small version of a somewhat variegated variety of the a. plant, from Home Depot and Lowes, and put them in one ...Read More
In San Diego county 7 miles from coast grows best if placed in bright shade on northern side of structure, sheltered from direct sun. Do...Read More
Doesn't need any special winter protection for most of the inner Bay Area. And nothing looks like it. A moderate grower that can grow to...Read More
In the San Diego area I find that every one of these (including the one I have) brown at the tips which make them not very attractive.
I find this to be a slow-growing plant, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
This is an elegant plant with a "very deco" look to it. Pretty fast growing for a potted Aloe, protected over winter in 9b greenhouse. N...Read More
Very commonly grown specimen aloe for So Cal, as it is unique looking- pale blue-green flat, spatulate leaves, very 'user-friendly' (no s...Read More