Aloe Aristata
4.6 out of 5 (73 experiences)
Also known as
Lace Aloe, Lace Aloe, Aristaloe, Aloe aristata, Guinea-fowl Aloe and Lace Aloe
Taxonomy
Aristaloe aristata
Aristaloe
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Aloe Aristata
How often to water your Aloe Aristata
Aloe Aristata needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Lace Aloe in your home
Aloe Aristata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Aloe Aristata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aloe Aristata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Aloe Aristata
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aloe Aristata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Headless Plant! i recently got into succulents again because i saw this gorgeous painted blue succulent that my grandma had bought. hers was thriving! well flash forward, i find a pink painted succulent at my local gardening store and decide to try my luck! my other succulents i purchased that day have been growing noticeably, but this one stayed the same for the most part. i thought it may have had something to do with the paint, so i was going to move it outside for a while for better sunlight, and that’s when i noticed.. it’s not attached! is the head salvageable at all?? any info helps!
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what is this growth ?? a new pup ?? #Aristaloe #SucculentSquad #NewGrowth #PlantAddict #SucculentLove
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Her leafs are too thin I feel like her leafs are too thin and she isnt healthy, how do I get her to get thicker and healthier? #lacealoe
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Go Flaura, go Flaura, go go go, Flaura! #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #succulentlove #planttherapy #plantcorner #lacealoe
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GUYSSSS!!! Flaura Croft is blooming! My girl is happy! #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #succulentlove #planttherapy #growlights #lacealoe #aloe
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My lace aloe is cut on one of its leaves One of my brothers accidentally touched my plant and one of its leaves was ripped in the middle, will my plant be ok or should I be worried?
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Please help, it is on a south facing window sill, but it doesnt get direct sunlight because of the balcony. I must repot it immediately, it just looks messy 😔 Any tips? #Aristaloe
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I have 10 lace aloe babies that I took off the mother plant yesterday. I have them drying out now so they will be ready to stick into soil. I’ve successfully done this with 5 in the past and don’t need any more. I had to take them off because they were all around the base causing the mother plant to tip to one side. Can I give them for a #greggivesback #GregGiveaway? Or does someone here want them?
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Im wanting to make sure as I’m constantly looking to improve, does this little lady look healthy? Or do I need to be cutting back in light giving water etc? She’s gotten darker, much darker. Bottom leaves have been browning at a VERY slow but steady rate for a little while and now she’s leaning. My question is this: How do I accurately gauge her health and determine what, if any, changes need to be made? #Aristaloe #justheretolearn #plantlife
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lace aloe (gregarious is also directly in front of the window but about 10-15 feet back against the wall so he does have sunlight , im standing in front of the window which is why he looks shaded in the photo) is it time to go up a size in my aloe’s pot ? or is this pot size good for now. she is still growing well , all that in the middle is new bc there was only one leg sprouting up through the middle now we have 3. he seems healthy and is growing great but i don’t want to get surprised and have to move him to a new pot immediately because of size issues. please let me know what y’all think ! thank you. ((:
Aloe Aristata is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
💦 Water Needs
Aloe Aristata thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Aloe Aristata requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Aloe Aristata is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
💨 Humidity
Aloe Aristata prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
🪴 Soil
Aloe Aristata is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Aloe Aristata grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Aloe Aristata is native to Southern Africa.
🌸 Flowers
Aloe Aristata produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Aloe Aristata will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Aloe Aristata can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
Aloe Aristata can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
😖 Common Issues
Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Aloe Aristata. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.
Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
Care Summary for Aloe Aristata
Aloe Aristata
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Oh my goodness, I love this plant. I tried to grow this once and killed it before, after a few years and some confidence I finally decided to try again. I cannot get this plant to stop growing and that excites me. It has only been 3 months with 4 new separate growths. I'll have to switch out the pot soon. This plant has thoroughly surprised me.