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Aloe aristata 5.5cm

Name: Aloe aristata 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Aloearistata5.5cm
Price: 3.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,50

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Aloe aristata

Small, tight and with white “decorations” on the leaves 🌿

Family: Asphodelaceae • Pot diameter: 5.5cm

Asphodelaceae Evergreen succulent Very bright position Light watering RHS AGM

RHS Award of Garden Merit: Aloe aristata, currently accepted as Aristaloe aristata, has received the AGM distinction from the Royal Horticultural Society for its reliable ornamental value, compact rosette, distinctive white leaf spotting and beautiful orange-red flowering in suitable conditions.

The Aloe aristata is a much-loved compact succulent, also known as Lace Aloe or Torch Plant, with fleshy lance-shaped leaves in a low rosette and characteristic white spots that give it a lacy, textured appearance. The currently accepted botanical name is Aristaloe aristata, but the name Aloe aristata remains highly recognisable in the market. It is an excellent choice for very bright windowsills, small pots, succulent compositions and sheltered balconies, with basic needs being plenty of light, well-draining substrate and careful watering. When mature and grown in the right conditions, it can produce striking orange-red tubular flowers rising above the rosette.

Light

☀️ Very bright

Plenty of natural light or gentle direct sun for compact growth.

Watering

💧 Light

Water when the substrate has dried well.

Substrate

🪨 Well-draining

Cactus and succulent mix with fast drainage.

Form

🌿 Rosette

Low, compact rosette with white spots and soft teeth.

What makes it special

🌿 Compact rosette with white spots that give the leaves a “lace” appearance.
🏅 RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliable ornamental presence.
🌺 Mature plants can produce orange-red tubular flowers above the rosette.

Ideal use

🪴 In a small pot on a very bright windowsill, shelf or desk.
🌵 In succulent collections where a low plant with a clean rosette and strong texture is needed.
🪨 In dry-style compositions with gravel, stone, pumice and low-water plants.

Where to place it

Place it in a very bright position, ideally near a window with plenty of natural light or on a sheltered balcony with gentle direct sun. Aloe aristata needs enough light to keep a compact rosette, strong colour and clean form. In low light, it may stretch and lose the beautiful, tight arrangement of the leaves. If moved outdoors or into strong summer sun, the transition should be gradual to avoid leaf scorch. It prefers a pot with excellent drainage and a spot where moisture does not remain constant.

Plant pairings

With Haworthia, Gasteria and small Aloe, for a composition with related textures and different rosettes.
With Echeveria, Sedum and Graptopetalum, so its white spots stand out next to smoother rosettes.
With small cacti, gravel, lava rock or pumice, when the composition remains very bright and watering is done carefully.

Composition goal: a bright succulent planting with low rosettes, textured leaves, mineral substrate, limited watering and a clean, modern look.

Origin of the variety click to read

Taxonomic history: The name Aloe aristata is widely used in the market, but today it is considered a synonym of the accepted name Aristaloe aristata. This change separated the plant from classic aloes, while keeping its recognisable commercial identity as “lace aloe”.

Place/habitat & distribution: Aristaloe aristata is native to South Africa and Lesotho, in areas where succulents adapt to bright positions, good drainage and dry periods. This origin explains why, in a pot, it needs very bright light, well-draining substrate and watering only after the mix has dried well.

Naming: The common name Lace Aloe comes from the white spots and “lacy” look of the leaves. The name Torch Plant is linked with the upright, warm orange-red flowering that can appear on mature plants.

Flowering & growth: Aloe aristata stays relatively small and compact, forming rosettes and often offsets around the base. Flowering is encouraged by very bright light, good drainage, limited watering and a drier rest period.

1) Light: Place it in a very bright position. Gentle direct sun helps the rosette stay compact and well shaped.

2) Watering: Water only when the substrate has dried well. In winter, keep watering even more sparse.

3) Substrate: Use a cactus and succulent mix with pumice or another mineral material for fast drying.

🔎 Detail	Information
🌿 Scientific name	Aloe aristata · currently accepted as Aristaloe aristata
🪴 Pot/Size	5.5cm
☀️ Light	Very bright position to gentle direct sun, with gradual adjustment to strong summer light.
💧 Watering	Light; water only when the substrate has dried well.
🪨 Substrate	Very well-draining cactus and succulent mix, with fast water movement away from the roots.
🌿 Foliage	Fleshy lance-shaped leaves in a rosette, with white spots, textured surface and soft teeth.
🌺 Flowering	Orange-red tubular flowers on mature plants, usually rising above the rosette.
🚫 Toxicity	Best kept away from children and pets that chew plants; eating it may cause strong gastrointestinal discomfort.

Tip 💡 Aloe aristata keeps a more attractive rosette when it has plenty of light and a pot that dries quickly. Avoid frequent watering and water sitting in the centre of the rosette, especially in winter or in lower light.

Did you know? 🤔 Although we know it as Aloe aristata, its currently accepted botanical name is Aristaloe aristata. It is essentially the “lace aloe” that changed taxonomic identity, but not appearance.

Why you’ll love it info

🌿 It has a compact rosette with white spots that create a lacy, textured appearance.
🏅 It has an RHS Award of Garden Merit, officially recognising its ornamental value.
🪴 It is ideal for small pots, bright windowsills and succulent compositions.
🌺 When mature, it can produce striking orange-red flowering.

Greenleaf for plant geeks — scientific facts nobody asked for 🧠 geek

🧬 Aloe aristata is now considered a synonym of the accepted Aristaloe aristata, a monotypic genus within the family Asphodelaceae.
🌿 The white spots and small teeth on the leaves help create the characteristic “lace” look that makes it instantly recognisable.
💧 The fleshy leaves store water, so the plant prefers a short dry period over substrate that stays constantly wet.
🌺 The orange-red flowering appears on a taller flower stalk, creating strong contrast with the low rosette.

Does it need direct sun? light

It needs a very bright position and can receive gentle direct sun. Exposure to strong summer sun should be gradual, so leaf scorch does not appear.

When should I water it? water

Water only when the substrate has dried well. In low light or during the colder months, watering should be even less frequent.

Is it the same as Aristaloe aristata? taxonomy

Yes. The name Aloe aristata is still widely used in the market, but the currently accepted botanical name is Aristaloe aristata.

Is it suitable for pets? safety

It is best placed away from pets and children that chew plants. Eating it may cause strong gastrointestinal discomfort, so a safe position is recommended.

🔎 Note: Due to the natural diversity of plants, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo. Shape, size and colour may vary depending on the season, growing conditions and the natural character of each plant.

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Aloe aristata 5.5cm

Aloe aristata 5.5cm

Aloe aristata

Light

Watering

Substrate

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What makes it special

Ideal use

Where to place it

Plant pairings

Aloe aristata 5.5cm Care & Tips

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