Aloe aristata

Aloe

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Common Name:

Aloe

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Orange

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Aloe (Aloe aristata) - Description

Aloe aristata (torch plant, lace aloe) is a species of evergreen flowering perennial plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is indigenous to South Africa and surrounding countries. It is stemless, sawtoothed and succulent. Its nectar-rich, tubular orange flowers tend to attract birds, bees, and wasps easily. It is cultivated as a garden plant, but as it requires winter heat is grown under glass in temperate regions. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. When not in bloom, it is similar to and often confused with Haworthia fasciata.

Aloe (Aloe aristata) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Aloe (Aloe aristata) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Aloe (Aloe aristata) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Aloe (Aloe aristata) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Aloe (Aloe aristata) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.