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Aloe aristata

Also Known As

Lace Aloe
Torch Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe aristata plant details

Aloe aristata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe aristata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe aristata

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Packed green leaves with white teeth.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Commonly known as the Lace aloe, this small growing aloe has wispy tips at the end of each leaf, giving it a lacy appearance. Looks best in part shade. Only gets around 7 inches across, makes offsets.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Red Flowers, 1 inch long on 30 inch inflorescene.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Haworthia-like creature from high elevations of South Africa forming rosettes to 5-6" with each leaf spiked and mottled with cream zigzag markings. Slowly offsets, clumping to form wonderful architectural patterns. Dappled to full sun, decent drainage, and summer water where dry. Probably the most cold hardy, non grass-like Aloe, accepting at least 10 °F, USDA zone 8, and below into upper zone 7 when planted in the ground. Possibly even lower if kept dry in winter.