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Basic Info
Aristaloe aristata ‘Lace Aloe’ is a fast-growing and beautiful looking succulent. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 20 cm (8″) tall to about 15 (6″) in diameter. The plant is best known for the beautiful green leaves. It is an ideal plant to grow for people who are not used to succulents.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Aristaloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Aristaloe aristata ‘Lace Aloe’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering than other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your succulent healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering. Pest problems might be caused by incorrect watering.
General Care for Aristaloe aristata ‘Lace Aloe’
This succulent type can be grown indoor if there is enough sunlight. You can use a little bit of fertilizer during the growth period. Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
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Quick Facts:
- Pink Flowers
- Dark green leaves with white spots and soft white spines
- Zone 7a -17°C (0°F)
- Can be grown indoor/outdoor
- Grows 20 cm (8″) tall
- Grows up to 15 cm (6″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see:
- How to Water Succulent Plants
- Best propagated by offsets
- Not harmful to animals and people
- Grows best during Winter
Where to Plant
This succulent need strong light. It grows best outdoor in a mini garden. If planting in an indoor environment, you should place it to a windowsill to make sure it gets enough sunshine.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. If you live in a cold area like zone 7a which is around 0 °F (-17 °C), it is better to plant Aristaloe aristata ‘Lace Aloe’ in an indoor environment.
How to Propagate Aristaloe aristata ‘Lace Aloe’
This succulent type can be propagated by offsets. Pull the offsets up from the base of the main plant and let them dry for a few days before replanting. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Origin and Habitat
Aristaloe aristata ‘Lace Aloe’ is native to South Africa and Lesotho.
