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Also Known As
- French Aloe
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
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)
By: Dry Oasis Plants
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aloe for your garden
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Medusa Tree Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 9'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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