Water
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot. Water thoroughly when dry, but ensure excellent drainage.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Lace Aloe (Aristaloe aristata) is a striking succulent with fleshy, triangular leaves covered in soft white spines, forming rosettes. It produces coral-red flowers atop t
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct sun but protect from intense afternoon rays.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, sandy or gritty compost.
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Occasional
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of rot. Water thoroughly when dry, but ensure excellent drainage.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not necessary for Aristaloe aristata. Remove dead or dried leaves at the base of the plant to maintain tidiness and prevent potential disease.
If offsets become overcrowded, they can be carefully removed.
Easily propagated by offsets (pups) that grow around the base of the mother plant. Carefully detach offsets with roots when they are a few centimeters tall and pot them in well-draining soil.
Allow the cut surface to callus over before planting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its pot. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball, with drainage holes.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aristaloe |
| Species | Aristaloe aristata |
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