Description
Lace aloe (Aristaloe aristata, formerly Aloe aristata) is a compact succulent with pointed green leaves arranged in tidy rosettes. Fine white markings and small pale teeth give the foliage its distinctive textured look. Mature plants may send up slender stems of orange-red, tubular flowers.
Growing Lace Aloe
Give lace aloe bright light and a sharply draining cactus or succulent mix. Indoors, place it near a bright window; outdoors in Alabama, morning sun with some relief from intense afternoon heat is a good starting point. Water thoroughly, then allow the mix to dry before watering again. Wet soil in cool weather is a bigger concern than brief dryness.
Mature size: Usually a compact rosette around 6–8 inches tall, with offsets potentially widening the clump. Winter care: Although more cold-tolerant than many aloes, it should be protected from prolonged freezes and winter wetness, especially in pots. Repot only when the plant has outgrown its container.
