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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Aloe aristata
Other names: Lace aloe, Torch plant
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Genus: Aloe
Species: A. aristata - A. aristata is a fleshy evergreen perennial forming rosettes of spiny, lance-shaped leaves with white spots and tubular, orange-red flowers in autumn.
Aloe aristata is: Evergreen
Flower: Orange-red in Autumn
Foliage: Green, White, Spotted, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Habit: Rosette
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Aloe aristata (Lace aloe) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow under glass in loam-based compost with extra grit added, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and feed a few times with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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