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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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Succulent · Asphodelaceae · Lace-patterned rosette

Aloe aristata

Compact, precise and decorated with white details 🌿

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Asphodelaceae
Raised white spotting
Soft thread-like leaf tip
Dense offsetting rosette
South Africa and Lesotho

Aloe aristata forms a small tight rosette of dark green lance-shaped leaves decorated with raised white spots and finely toothed margins. Every leaf ends in a soft white thread, a detail that gives the geometry an airy, almost lace-like finish.

Rich texture and a natural tendency to produce side rosettes make it feel full even at a compact scale. It is a charming gift and a strong small feature for collections that value fine detail, layered white pattern and the gradual formation of a handsome clump over sheer size.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

White lace texture

Raised spots and fine teeth brighten the dark leaves without obscuring their geometry.

A thread-like tip

The soft white bristle at the end of each leaf is a defining species signature.

A rosette becoming a clump

Side rosettes gradually fill the base and create a rich many-headed form.

Why you’ll love it: it offers the sculptural presence of an aloe at small scale, with richer white detail, a softer tip and a natural tendency to become a handsome clump.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Show it in small terracotta or matt ceramic with pale fine gravel, leaving space for side rosettes. A view from above reveals the symmetry and white threads at the tips.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Haworthiopsis attenuata ‘Super Zebra’ — broad white bands beside the fine spots.
Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ — glossy rough texture with a related silhouette.
Crassula ‘Jade Magic’ — smooth tree-like green form against the lace rosette.

Care at a glance

Light

A very bright position with gentle to ample sun after gradual acclimation.

Watering

Water after the mix has dried well, leaving no moisture in the crown.

Lace aloe

Airflow, protection from prolonged damp cold and a drier winter rhythm.

Pets & children

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; keep it away from children and animals and wash hands after handling.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Give it a very bright position and introduce direct sun gradually. Adequate intensity keeps the rosette low and tight, while sudden summer exposure can scorch the leaves.

Correct watering

Let the mix dry well at depth and water at the base. Complete drainage and remove any moisture left in the crown or between offsets.

Airflow and humidity

Steady air movement is needed around the dense bases. Avoid frequent misting and places where side rosettes retain dampness.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It grows through mild to warm periods and slows in cool short days. Keep it drier in winter, especially as temperatures fall.

Substrate

Use a porous cactus and succulent mix with a generous mineral fraction. Keep the base above the surface and allow space for offsets.

Feeding, repotting and handling

After fresh Sybasoil, wait before adding feed. Later apply diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only while new central leaves or side rosettes are forming.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

The modern genus Aristaloe

Kew accepts Aristaloe aristata (Haw.) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning. The combination was published in 2014 after modern systematic work on aloe relatives.

Aloe aristata is a synonym

Haworth published Aloe aristata in 1825. It is now a homotypic synonym, but remains the most familiar horticultural name.

A broad southern African range

Its native range includes the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho. It is a natural species, not a named cultivar with a particular breeder.

From natural habitat to care: Its spread across varied southern African elevations explains the tougher compact rosette and fleshy roots without removing the need for drainage. In a pot it needs strong light, an aerated base and protection from damp winter cold.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Aristaloe is monotypic

In current accepted taxonomy the genus effectively contains this single species, strengthening its distinctive identity.

Aristata means awned

The epithet refers to the characteristic thread-like extension at the end of every leaf.

Flowers are orange-red tubes

Mature rosettes may produce a tall branched stalk of tubular flowers, often in autumn.

Offsets continue the clump

Side rosettes arise at the base and may build a dense colony over the years.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Is it Aloe or Aristaloe?

The accepted current name is Aristaloe aristata. Aloe aristata is the older synonym.

02What is the white thread at the tip?

It is the natural thread-like leaf extension that gave the species the epithet aristata.

03When does it need watering?

When the mix has dried well at depth and the pot feels noticeably light.

04Can it take direct sun?

Yes after gradual acclimation, with care around harsh summer midday exposure behind glass.

05Why is it producing many small rosettes?

Offset production is natural for the species and gradually creates a dense clump.

06Is it safe if eaten?

No. The RHS warns that ingestion may cause severe discomfort, so keep it out of reach.

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Aloe aristata 5.5cm

Aloe aristata 5.5cm

Aloe aristata

What makes it stand out

White lace texture

A thread-like tip

A rosette becoming a clump

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Lace aloe

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

The modern genus Aristaloe

Aloe aristata is a synonym

A broad southern African range

Aristaloe is monotypic

Aristata means awned

Flowers are orange-red tubes

Offsets continue the clump

Frequently asked questions

Aloe aristata 5.5cm — Care & Tips

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