Name: Aloe plicatilis - AKA Kumara plicatilis
Brand: Ottershaw Cacti
SKU: ALO-1
Availability: InStock

Description

Aloe plicatilis – Kumara plicatilis – Fan Aloe

A rare and quite statuesque succulent plant that grows in the shape of a candelabra, it is commonly known as the “Fan Aloe”.

It is slow growing from seed. Recently undergone a name change to “Kumara plicatilis”.

Has tall typical Aloe flowers in spring. In habitat the flowers are pollinated by sunbirds drawn to the vibrant orange tubular flowers. Aloe plicatilis will form a 5m tree with time and repotting each season or two.

You will receive a plant that is at least 2 years old and about 12cm high.

It will grow to a height of at least 25cm in 5 years. (Typically will not branch until 5 years old)
Beautiful pale green leaves, outer older leaves will turn orange then black when they begin to die back.
Aloe plicatilis is easy to care for.
Sort by collectors…. It is Rare, exquisite & really quite special.

Aloe plicatilis is perfect for your patio, conservatory or a bright sunny spot.

Compare Aloe plicatilis to other Aloes…

polyphylla – Spiral Aloe

vera – Healing Aloe

Why Ottershaw Cacti – We know how to grow succulents

We have been growing succulents in Surrey UK at our nursery for over 40 years.
Ottershaw Cacti were ‘Plant Of The Year’ finalists at RHS Chelsea Flower Show with ‘Aeonium Jubilee‘ in 2022, bred to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and our first ever cultivar Aeonium ‘Nights Watch’ in 2019.
We have won many RHS Gold medals (+35) for our impressive succulent displays.
All of our plants thrive with our free draining compost mix and specially formulated feed.
Use our experience to give your plants what they need to thrive.

Take the guesswork out of growing succulents – Buy the perfect Compost, Feed, Grit & Pots Here

Shipping your Plants

Plants are carefully wrapped then packed into strong cardboard boxes.
All boxes are marked FRAGILE and posted by Royal Mail Tracked 24 service.
Unpack carefully, repot if required and leave in the shade to adjust for 2-3 days, before watering.
All plants come with a plant label with full plant identification and our UK Plant Passport information.
Grown in a 9 cm pots, your plants will be shipped ready for potting up into your own gritty compost.

Get Creative and try this…

Planning to create a Succulent Bowl read our Guide on Potting Up a Succulent Bowl

Read our succulent story recently published in The Garden magazine. Daniel & Jo’s story.

Care Tips

Easy Care Tips For Your Aloe plicatilis

Difficulty – Aloe plicatilis is Low Maintenance

Water – Only when completely dry.

Do not let them sit in water, remove any excess water after 2 hours to avoid Root-Rot.
Apr – Sept Water when dry (about once every 7-10 days)– Drench… Drain… Dry right out… Repeat.
Oct – Mar Water sparingly (3 or 4 tbs once a month). If keeping below 10 Degrees do not water at all, you will likely kill them.

Light – Most succulents thrive on sunshine.

Outside they get the best mix of light rays, but only when the frost has gone!
Thrives in the sunshine – Keep in your sunniest spot if growing inside. Conservatories and porches are great options as well as sunny windowsills, but outside in summer is best.
Do be cautious on the brightest of days the variegation in the leaves will leave it vulnerable to scorching, so offer a bit of shade if possible.

Heat – Do not let your succulents freeze.

Most succulents will tolerate low temperatures but do not want to freeze. Succulents will go dormant under 10 degrees and will not grow.
In this state they do not need any water, in fact watering will likely kill them when dormant.
Similarly during the hottest days they will also be dormant and not need watering.

Want to know more…

Watch our videos on how to care for your succulents, mixing the perfect compost or potting up a summer bowl and understand more; Read our Succulent General Care Tips

Learn how to grow your Aeoniums with our Aeonium Guide and how to care for your Echeverias with our specialist Echeverias Care Guide

Get Creative and try this…

Planning to create a Succulent Bowl read our Guide on Potting Up a Succulent Bowl

Size, Shape & Colour

Weight	300 g
Dimensions	9 × 9 × 15 cm
Size	10-15cm Tall, 20-25cm Tall
Species	plicatilus
Genus	Aloe
Growing Habit	Tree-like
Leaf Colour	Green
Light Aspect	Full Sun

      
   Ottershaw Cacti
   36 Google reviews 
  Write a review 
  
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Jo Orchard 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Repotted my aeoniums and echiverea with the new compost, a week later flowers are appearing.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Gilli Cooper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Absolutely lovely succulents very well packaged
Really pleased with them
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   stephanie wagstaff 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Beautiful cactus. It's now happy in its new pot on my desk at work to keep it out of the sun for a few days.

Amazing care in packaging it, it came without any damage and was sent swiftly.

Looking forward to watching my new buddy thrive.

Updated to add a progress photo a few months later. As you can see its thriving and super healthy and happy and has opened up following its period in transit
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Gareth Simmons 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  The two plants I received today were excellent mature specimens with a good root system.   Professionally packed   Also arrived with excellent instructions.  Highly recommended.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Barbara Aston 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Beautifully and very carefully packaged. A delight to open and admire the beautiful succulents which were a good size, totally undamaged and excellent value for money. Highly recommended and will use Ottershaw Cacti again in the future. Good delivery albeit 7pm when they arrived but at least arrived the following day after dispatch.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Caroline Pullen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Thank you so much for wrapping my plants so well, delivery was delayed but everyone made it here in one piece :)
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Louise Whiting 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent website and shop. Received my small order of succulents super quick and carefully packaged. Thank you and continue the good work.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Julian Wallond 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Just received delivery of a number of different aeoniums. They were wrapped with care, and all appear to be as healthy as can be expected after being in a box for a couple of days. Really like the instructions on potting them on which I have followed. Thank you Ottershaw Cacti. (Pictures below show what I received before potting on)
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Patrick Erwin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Throughly recommended. Very good quality plants of a good size. Also excellent and sensible customer service.
  
 
 
  
  Load more