Aloe pluridens is a tall, slender aloe, 2-3 m tall, occasionally reaching up to 5 or 6 m high. It has large rosettes of gracefully recurved leaves. It may be single-stemmed or branched and occasionally bears numerous small plantlets on the otherwise smooth stems. The leaves are bright green to yellowish-green and may be up to 700 mm in length. The leaf margin is armed with firm white teeth. The leaf sap is clear with a strong, rhubarb-like smell. The old dried leaves form a 'skirt' around the stem, below the rosette of leaves.
Showy, branched inflorescences have up to 4 flowerheads held above the leaves. The flowers are usually orange or pinkish-red, but a yellow form is also known. Up to three inflorescences may be borne from each rosette. It flowers in autumn and winter, from May to July.
How to Grow and Care
Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.
Hardiness: Hardiness zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F).10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Origin: Aloe pluridens is an arborescent aloe indigenous to southern Africa.
Soil: Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Overwatering is the top reason Aloe plants die. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: Aloes generally do not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for cacti and other succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow label directions.
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Showy, branched inflorescences have up to 4 flowerheads held above the leaves. The flowers are usually orange or pinkish-red, but a yellow form is also known. Up to three inflorescences may be borne from each rosette. It flowers in autumn and winter, from May to July.
- Scientific name: Aloe pluridens Haw.
- Common names: French aloe
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
- Species: A. pluridens
- Genus: Aloe
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How to Grow and Care
Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.
Hardiness: Hardiness zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F).10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Origin: Aloe pluridens is an arborescent aloe indigenous to southern Africa.
Soil: Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Overwatering is the top reason Aloe plants die. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: Aloes generally do not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for cacti and other succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow label directions.
- ALSO READ some more info HOW TO GROW AND CARE ALOE
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