Kumara Plicatilis

Kumara Plicatilis Care

Aloe Plicatilis

What is the plant

Aloe Plicatilis is a succulent shrub or small tree in the genus Kumara. This plant, also known as Kumara Plicatilis, belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. Recently, it has been proposed this plant shouldn’t be added in Aloiampelos, the tree Aloe genus along with Aloiampelos ciliaris (climbing Aloe).This plant is native to the Fynbos Ecoregion Mountains of Western Cape, South Africa, and areas experiencing high winter rainfalls. This aloe plant is also found in rocky slopes and is ideal for growing in areas with cold, wet winters and dry, hot summers.The stunning tree grows about 8’ feet tall and 6’ feet wide with a gray trunk supporting its multiple forked branches. Each branch produces inflorescence clusters of blue-green or grey-green oblong leaves.These leaves have a fan-like shape and are fleshy and flattened without any spines. They grow about 12” inches long and 2” inches wide. As the plant matures, the lower leaves start dying, exposing its trunk.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The water needs of this plant are the same as other succulents. The plant prefers the scarcity of water than excessive watering. It is recommended you water when the soil complete dries off during its growing season.
Fertilizer
During its growing season, feed the plant two to three times with liquid fertilizer.
Sunlight
The Fan Aloe requires plenty of light for healthy growth and to bloom to its fullest. It is optimal to place the plant under the full sun during less warm temperatures and transfer under partial shade during the summer season. Keep in mind the harsh afternoon sun in the summer months might result in leaf burns.

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Soil
It prefers to grow in a well-draining, gravelly, or sandy soil. It is optimal if it grows in slightly acidic soil. However, the Fan Aloe also grows well in any other type of soil as long as there is good drainage.
Temperature
Make sure to avoid keeping these succulent plants below the temperature of 50° degrees Fahrenheit (10° C) as it may encourage the growth of fungi around the roots, causing root rot.
Additional
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.