Consulta Plantas

Care of the succulent plant Aloe pluridens or French aloe

The Aloe genus is classified in the Xanthorrhoeaceae family, made up of about 500 species of succulent plants native to the African continent, Madagascar and the Near East. Some species of the genus are: Aloe pluridens, Aloe x caesia, Aloe esculenta, Aloe vera, Aloe variegata, Aloe thraskii, Aloe tenuior, Aloe suprafoliata, Aloe striata, Aloe plicatilis, Aloe mitriformis, Aloe marlothii, Aloe x delaetii, Aloe maculata, Aloe juvenna, Aloe ferox, Aloe ciliaris, Aloe barberae, Aloe aristata, Aloe arborescens, Aloe aculeata, Aloe x spinosissima.

Common name: French aloe. Scientific synonym: Aloe atherstonei. This species is native to the Eastern Cape Province and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Aloe pluridens is a succulent plant with a tree-like appearance and little branched stems that reaches a height of 3 meters (9.84 feet). The fleshy leaves are arranged in a rosette, are pale green or yellowish green in color and have teeth on the margin. The inflorescences are slightly branched conical clusters, measure 1 meter (3.28 feet) in height and have orange, yellow or red flowers. It blooms in autumn and winter.

French aloe is used to form groups, as isolated specimens, in rockeries and in pots for patios and terraces. It's ideal for coastal gardens.

Aloe pluridens grows in full sun and light shade exposures. It needs a warm, dry climate free of frost.

Aloe atherstonei grows in any type of soil that has good drainage.

Aloe pluridens is a drought-resistant plant that needs moderate watering, waiting for the substrate to be completely dry.

French aloe does not need fertilizer.

Prune the withered flower stems.

This plant does not usually present serious pest and disease problems if there is no excess humidity.

Aloe pluridens is propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer, by cuttings in summer and by separating the seedlings that it can produce around the stem.

Images of the succulent plant Aloe pluridens or French aloe