Lace Aloe 4” Succulent Plant – Rare Aloe Aristata
The Lace Aloe, Aloe aristata, is difficult to find for sale. This small, unusual and attractive aloe is distinguished by its soft green lanceolate leaves. It is decorated with white spots on the underside of the leaves. Depending upon the environment in which your plant is grown, some leaves will develop a cream colored, mottled zigzag pattern.
Rare Lace Aloe – Aloe Aristata 4″ Bare Root Succulent
Bristle-like growth may also develop on the leaf tips. The plant reproduces by small pups that grow from the parent plant. If not removed, the plant will form a dense clump of aloe plants. Whether you allow your plant to develop into an interesting clump, or remove the pups to maintain a single plant, you will appreciate the unusual appearance of this attractive aloe.
Aloe aristata is also commonly called:
- Guinea-fowl
- Torch Plant
- Bearded Aloe
- Hardy Aloe
- Bristle-tip
- Torch Aloe
It is well suited for indoor or outdoor growth. It is perfect for container gardening, and is also a preferred plant of outdoor xeriscapes.
Because of the Lace Aloe’s small size, unusual color and easy care, it is an ideal succulent for beginner gardeners and young children.
The unique and cute look of the Lace Aloe makes it a perfect gift for most occasions.
Note: This is not for consumption or for topical use like the Aloe vera plant.
Pot Size: Due to the small size, the Lace Aloe is commonly grown in 6” pots. As with all succulents and cacti, a hole in the bottom of the pot is preferred.
Mature Size: Height 6”; Spread 6”
Light: The plant thrives in bright light and struggles in low light conditions.
Flowers: If placed in optimum lighting conditions orange-red flowers will appear in the fall. This striking aloe variety is beautiful as a single potted plant or planted as the central focal point in an arrangement of small succulents.
Care: The Lace Aloe requires little ongoing maintenance other than appropriate watering.
Soil: A special blend for cactus and succulent soil available at most garden centers will work well.
Water: As with most succulents, let the soil dry completely before watering. Completely drench the soil by irrigating until the water drains out the hole in the bottom of the pot. Wait until the soil has completely dried before watering again.
This is a 4” rooted plant shipped bare root.
