Scientific name: Aristaloe aristata
Common name: Lace Aloe
There are leaves that look like a Haworthia. This one is very fast growing. The dark green leaves have white bumps on them, are wide at the bottom, and curve into a sharper point at the top. There are pink flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds.
Quick Look at Aristaloe aristata
- Partial sun to partial shade
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 8″ (20 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 6″ (15 cm) wide - Zone 8a (Minimum 10° F | -12.2° C)
- Cold hardy to 0°F
- Propagation by offsets
- Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
- Actively grows in Winter
General Care for Aristaloe aristata “Lace Aloe”
A miniature garden with Aristaloe aristata “Lace Aloe” is the perfect addition. It grows quickly, with clumps forming. There are pink blossoms in the Summer. Its flowers attract birds and bees.
Watering
Aristata has typical watering needs, but can be sensitive to over- watering. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Our free watering cheat sheet will show you how to tell if your plants are getting too much water and how to save it.
Where to Plant
If you live in a zone that gets colder than 0 F (-17.7 C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in partial shade.
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, place a room that gets a lot of sunlight near a southern-facing window.
How to Propagate Aristaloe aristata “Lace Aloe”
There are many offsets growing around the base of the plant. Pull these up and allow the offsets to dry for a day or two.
Previously Known As
There is an aristata.
