Aristaloe aristata (Haw.) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning also known as 'guinea-fowl Aloe' or 'Lace Aloe', is the only species in the genus Aristaloe. The lace aloe is grown primarily grown for its attractive succulent rosettes of yellow spots and white bumps on dark green leaves with lacy edges and soft white spines.It belongs to the Aristaloe genus of flowering plants native to South Africa. It is commonly called the “slippery one.”The stemless plant produces long, soft, succulent leaves with tubular orange flowers. The hardy Aloe torch plant is slow-growing. It produces triangular succulent lanceolate leaves forming in a rosette around the base of the plant. The fleshy leaves of Aristaloe aristata are green with yellowish-white spots and teeth along the edges.It’s recommended for USDA hardiness zone 7b – 10b and appreciates the warmth. If you live in a temperate climate, move the plant inside during the winter.
The botanical name derives from Latin, aloe (also from Greek), having uncertain origin, and vera ("true") from Latin.
Aristaloe aristata
Aristaloe aristata is ca. 15cm tall and comes in a ⌀6cm pot.
