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Fleshy, strap-shaped leaves grow in a distinctive fan-shape. Mature plants might reach six feet in height and spread.
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CloseThe Fan Aloe is such an intriguing succulent, the temptation to try to grow it outdoors year-round in the Pacific NW is strong, but alas, it is is hardy to only 20 degrees F, and would not do well in freezing, wet weather. A compromise is to grow this aloe in a container planter that can be moved indoors to a well-lit room during the cold months. In warmer climates, the Fan Aloe can grow from six to eight feet tall and about six feet wide, with its foot-long, strap leaves growing in fan-like clusters. In containers and as an indoor plant, expect this aloe to reach three to six feet in height. As with all succulents, the Fan Aloe needs well-draining soil and lots of light, indoors or out.
Common Name | Fan Aloe |
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Mature Size | Reported to reach 6' - 8' tall, 6' wide; much smaller when grown indoors |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Optimum Temperature | 60°-80° F |
Characteristics | May be grown outdoors in summer, houseplant in fall and winter |
Light | Well-lit room, no direct sun indoors |
Water | Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry. Needs excellent drainage |
Structure | Matures into small tree, broader than tall in containers |
Bloom Color | Red |
Uses | Outdoor summer container specimen, coastal gardens; houseplant year-round |
Photos | Real images, not stock photos |