Aloe aristata is a little, stemless evergreen perennial plant. The name “Aristata” means “pointed”, because of its sharp, pointed leaves, which become even more pointed when the plant is in the condition of lack of water. It’s a dense rosette of 50-60 leaves, with a diameter of 10-15 centimeters.
Leaves are bright green, lanceolate, pointed, with white teeth upon their whole surface. Inflorescence is a not really dense raceme, or cluster, of tubular, pinkish orange flowers, 3-4 centimeters long. Clusters develop on a long stem, which can become upon 75 centimeters tall.
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Scientific Name
Aloe aristata Haw.
Common Names
Lace Aloe, Torch Plant, Guinea-fowl Aloe
Scientific Classification
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 7b to 10b: from 5 °F (−15 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C).
How to Grow and Care
In order to grow Aloe aristata in temperate climates they will need to be taken inside during the coldest weather and keep them in bright sunlight during the summer.
The easiest method of propagating Lace Aloe is to collect the offsets. The “pups” or offsets can easily be removed in the spring when transplanting the plant.
Remove the offsets from the base of the plant. If possible, look for offsets that have already started to form rosettes of leaves.
Plant the offsets in the same cactus mix used for the main plant. They should be planted about ¾”-inch deep and covered with a sprinkling of sand or perlite. This helps reduce rot.
Place the easy to grow offsets away from direct sunlight and water moderately. Within a few weeks, you should start to notice new growth.
Suggested Aloe Aristata Uses
This dwarf plant looks great by itself on a shelf or small table. Also planting with other succulents in a group, succulent rock garden or planter to create a showcase of low-maintenance succulents.
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