Aloe pluridens
French aloe
French aloe's fine, pale, spiraled leaves turn orange-red in hot sun. Winter creamsicle-color flowers. Coastal gem. Many shrubby trunks with time.
 Altura | 6–10 pies |
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 Ancho | 3–6 pies |
 Tolera | Costa, Sequía, Tuzas, Calor, Macetas, Sal, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, but this aloe will appreciate summer water every couple weeks in the coastal garden. Most aloes will be plump with many bright vibrant blue or green leaves during their growth season. It's natural for these same plants to show stress during their dry season, often turning shades of red, orange or brown, giving added seasonal interest to the succulent garden. During this time the leaves will curl in on themselves, and often shrivel up and shed from the base. If you prefer a lush look, watering once dry will keep them plump. | |
 Resiste hasta | 28 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con espinas, Con flores, Colibríes, Roseta, Escultural, Arbusto, Suculenta, Produce hijuelos |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Este de Sudáfrica |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 13, 16, 17, 21–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Aloe pluridens will retain the dried lower leaves to create an armed 'beard' or 'skirt' that helps defend the plant from predation. If you prefer, this beard may be removed by briskly rubbing off the old leaves. This is an aesthetic consideration that won't affect the plant either way. Leaving the dead lower leaves from the beginning can create a picturesque natural look.
Once the flower stalks are completely bloomed out and dry, they will come out with a light tug, or can be pruned off low in the crown.
Form can be controlled by removing suckers early, to create a single or multi stemmed tree aloe.
Interés especial
The species name pluridens breaks down to mean 'pluri' or 'many' and 'dens' or teeth. Referring to the many sharply serrated death along the margins of the leaves.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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