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About Fan Aloe
Many people are familiar with Aloe vera, but this genus of plants contains tons of other beautiful succulent plants that come in all sorts of colors! Their succulent leaves evolved to store water in dry climates, which makes them a perfect fit if you're a busy plant parent. With great care (and a lot of sunlight) you may even see your Aloe bloom! Their flowers grow out of a large spike and can be shades of red, orange, and yellow. 🔥
Taxonomy
Aloe Plicatellis
Aloe
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Fan Aloe
How often to water your Fan Aloe

every 12
Fan Aloe needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Fan Aloe in your home

a window
Fan Aloe love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fan Aloe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fan Aloe in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Fan Aloe

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fan Aloe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Athena has decided to split in two. Look at those new leaves! 😍😍😍 #FreshLeafFriday #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #progress #fanaloe
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Tip of leaves are dying and has like small white cotton on leaves #AloeVera
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He’s starting to flower #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Haworthia #GregGang
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Good morning! My plant is due to water today. However, the soil still feels pretty wet. Do I skip it this week or keep an eye on it until I notice the soil has dried a little bit more and then water? #newbie #learing #newhome #help #AloeVera
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Almost no roots? I have an aloe vera plant that was just repotted in a succulent mixture. The roots are almost non existent, maybe less than an inch with no branching. How do I bring this plant back to life?
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GUYS GUYS GUYS SHE DID IT. SHE FINALLY DID IT. As some of you know, I recieved a Firebird Aloe pup from a friend in a pot that was way too big. I overlooked it and reaped the consequences-- root and stem rot. I've been waiting on her for weeks, and I was pretty convinced that I was just prolonging her death. I even chopped my poor girl twice because her rot came back. But I checked her today and LOOK! A ROOT! There's even more spots around her that are about to pop out some more, too! I'm so happy and this makes me feel like a plant hero 🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️ #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #propagationstation #succulentlove
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Whats this?!
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Hey all! My aloe Vera plant is turning a brown color. I’ve been following the schedule however when I noticed that the soil is very dry, I tend to water it earlier than what’s scheduled. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. TIA #AloeVera
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Having trouble posting anybody else? #AloeVera
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Appreciation post for this huge aloe 🤩😆 this was a gift to my boyfriends mom before she passed away! It reminds me of an octopus 🤭🐙 she was growing against the window, since she was getting so big, so I turned her around so she can’t maybe start to grow towards the other direction as well! I just love how her leaves reach out and curl ➰🌱😍 aloes ARE a succulent they also belong in the Asphodelacea (Liliaceae) family. They can be shrubby or arborescent & have medicinal properties. Gasteria, Haworthia, Bulbine, and astroloba are in the same family as aloe. 🤔🌱 #NewGrowth #SucculentSquad #WhatTheSuccWednesday #SucculentLove #AloeVera #HappyPlants #Succulents
Fan Aloe thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Fan Aloe requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Fan Aloe enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.
🪴 Soil
Fan Aloe is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Fan Aloe should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
❄️ Dormancy
It’s common for Fan Aloe to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
🌎 Native Region
Fan Aloe is native to Southern Africa to India.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Fan Aloe
Fan Aloe
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
