“Lace Aloe” is not cold hardy, so 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 sun to partial shade.
People also ask, how do you care for Aristaloe?
While the Aristaloe aristata plant needs regular watering, remember this is a succulent and is drought tolerant. Allow the top half-inch of soil to dry between watering. In the winter, the lace aloe only needs enough water to keep the soil moist. Try to pour the water around the plant base instead of over the leaves.
In respect to this, how long does lace aloe live?
The lifespan and growth period varies on how well the plant is maintained but this plant can live 50 to 100 years. It produces red/coral colored flowers that are long and tubular.
Why is my lace aloe dying?
The reason for dying aloe vera is often because of root rot due to watering too often and slow draining soils. Aloe vera needs the soil around the roots to dry out between bouts of watering. If the aloe is in damp soil the leaves turn soft and brown or yellow and the aloe vera dies back.
How do I know if my aloe is lace?
The Lace Aloe, or Aloe aristata plant is a low-growing plant, which is mostly found in South Africa. It has fleshy, soft-spined dark green leaves, which have white bumps. As the weather changes, the leaves tend to change color and orange-red flowers grow on the long stems.
Are lace aloe rare?
Its common names include Guinea-fowl aloe, lace aloe, torch plant and torch aloe. Native to the grasslands of Lesotho and South Africa, the torch plant is a hardy succulent well adapted to living in arid areas. It’s quite rare to find these plants in the wild due to regular harvesting by the locals.
Why is my lace aloe turning brown?
The number one reason why an aloe plant is turning brown is watering. A wilting brown aloe is a symptom of overwatering. Furthermore, a plant with discoloring pucking leaves is too dry. The leaves indicate the moisture of aloe vera and they must always brandish a glossy green color.
Does lace aloe like to be root bound?
Being mildly root bound can be good for aloe, but if it goes on for too long, the plant will die. If the aloe plant becomes root bound a little bit before switching pots, then the aloe will grow more roots before branching out and growing into the bigger pot.
How much sunlight do aloe plants need?
It is critical that you place your aloe in a window where it will receive a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day. Without extended, direct light, your succulent will begin to stretch and lose its attractive, compact form.
Should I cut the brown tips off my aloe plant?
Trim off any leaf tips or whole leaves that have turned pinkish-brown. These parts are dying, so removing them helps the aloe plant stay healthy and green. Use a knife for small and medium-sized plants, or sheers for large, thick leaves. The exposed end of the leaf will seal up on its own in time.
Why is my aloe bending?
Your Aloe Vera isn’t getting enough light.
Aloe vera needs bright, natural light to grow and thrive. It isn’t a low light houseplant. Lack of light causes the plant to weaken and the leaves may crease or bend at the base or in the middle.
