Aloe Aristata – Desert Horizon Nursery

Aloe Aristata

Aristaloe aristata
Categories:
Cacti & Succulents  ·  
Aloe
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Low water once established; water thoroughly when soil dries, then allow it to dry again. During extreme summer heat, avoid frequent watering if growth slows. Water sparingly in winter.
Size
1 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Habit
Rosette succulent – clustering
Toxicity
Toxic — Pets
Description
Lace aloe is a compact South African succulent with dense rosettes of pointed, white-speckled leaves, fine marginal teeth, and soft, bristle-like tips.
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Habit
Rosette succulent – clustering
Mature Size
1 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Flower Color
Orange-red
Foliage Color
Dark green with white tubercles
Landscape Use
Border / Bed, Cactus / Succulent Garden, Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Trellis / Arbor / Wall
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Amended / Rich
Companion Plants
Compact aloes suited to filtered light, Elephant bush, Gasteria, Haworthia, Well-drained soil
Toxic — Pets
Toxic to pets if ingested (saponins); causes mild GI upset
Care Instructions

Light: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun; protect from Phoenix afternoon sun and reflected heat.

Water: Low water once established; water thoroughly when soil dries, then allow it to dry again. During extreme summer heat, avoid frequent watering if growth slows. Water sparingly in winter.

Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix amended with pumice or coarse mineral grit; use containers with drainage holes or raised planting areas.

Mature size: Individual rosettes reach 6–12 inches tall and wide; offsetting clumps can spread 12–24 inches. Flower stalks rise approximately 18–24 inches.

Bloom: Typically blooms in late spring to early summer once mature; flowering rosettes do not die after blooming.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Slow to moderate; faster in mild weather with appropriate watering.