Aloe aristata – Lace Aloe

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS
HIGHLIGHTS
Lace Aloe (Aloe or Aristaloe aristata) (Haworth): One of the few semi-hardy aloes. Don’t be fooled by its petite size; Lace Aloe is a resilient, easy-to-grow plant. Its green, triangular leaves are dotted with small, white bumps and fringed with fine cilia. It grows in a variety of habitats through South Africa and Lesotho and can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.

The leaves of this rosette are thickly lined with white cilia and a dense smattering of white bumps makes it resemble its relatives in the Haworthia genus. During the summer growing season it can send up a 12.0″-18.0″ tall bloom stalk with tubular, peach-colored flowers that attract pollinators.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Full Aloe Guide

PRODUCT SIZE

2.0″

COLOR – PRIMARY

Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY

White

BLOOM COLOR

Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINESS

Zone 8 (10F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS

Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT

6″-8″

MAXIMUM ROSETTE SIZE

5″-6″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE

Loose Rosette

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC

Hard to Kill