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Also Known As

  • French Aloe

Plant type

tree, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 4'-10'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe pluridens plant details

Aloe pluridens is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe pluridens

Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe pluridens

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe pluridens, also known as the French Aloe, is a graceful, slender tree aloe native to South Africa. It is an ideal plant for coastal gardens, usually reaching up to 15 feet and forming large, spiral-shaped rosettes. Its light-green leaves are thin and gently curved, forming a symmetrical pattern. The upper part of the stem displays the papery remains of the previous leaves, while the lower part becomes smooth and bare. It can be single-stemmed or produce multiple branches, and sometimes bear tiny plantlets. It has a similar silhouette to small palm trees, with long, thin stems and many leaves.

These plants have been grown in 1ga nursery pots, out of doors for a few yrs and done well in temps ranging from 32f - 106f. Will be shipped "dryroot" (dirt washed from roots)

This trunk forming Aloe can grow up to 15’ tall & has long arching leaves to over 2’ long. It can make quite a statement in the garden. Native to coastal areas of South Africa, it is Fall/Winter blooming. Three flower inflorescences are produced from each rosette. The flowers vary from orange to pinky-red. Needs some semi-shade in really hot areas. The old dead leaves will remain on the plant & hang down to protect the stem from heat & cold. But if you prefer a tidier look & live in a mild climate, the leaves can be removed with no problems.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Aloe pluridens plant

How to Grow Aloe pluridens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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