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Aloe plicatilis aka 🪭Fan Aloe

Kumara plicatilis, commonly called Fan Aloe, arranges blue-green leaves in flattened fans atop branching stems. This sculptural aloe can become a small tree and prefers full sun with minimal summer stress.

Aloe perfoliata aka Mitre Aloe

Aloe perfoliata grows stacked, triangular leaves into spreading rosettes with a distinctive angular look. Mitre Aloe remains fairly low and responds best to bright light and lean, quick-draining soil.

Aloe arborescens aka Torch Aloe

Aloe arborescens grows into a large branching shrub topped with rosettes and vivid orange flower spikes. Torch Aloe can reach 8 feet in warm climates and makes an effective drought-tolerant screen.

Agave macroacantha aka Black-Spined Agave

Agave macroacantha is a compact blue-green agave armed with dramatic black terminal spines. It performs best in full sun, sharply drained soil, and frost-free conditions.