Aloe plicatilis (Fan aloe) Valentine's Day This hybrid is particularly well-suited

This hybrid is particularly well-suited for Bay Area growers and adapts beautifully to indoor or sheltered outdoor conditions

but once the news gets out about how easy this species is to care for

this may just be you and your kid's new favorite picture book

though high-quality tap water—such as San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy supply—is usually fine

Aloe plicatilis (Fan aloe) Valentine's Day This hybrid is particularly well-suitedAloe plicatilis is a sculptural South African aloe known for its unusual fan shaped growth habit, with flat, blue green leaves arranged in elegant opposing rows atop branching woody stems. Slow growing and architectural, it develops into a striking small tree over time and thrives in bright gentle light with excellent drainage. Its coral orange flowers appear in winter to early spring and attract pollinators outdoors in mild climates. Grows very well