Aloe aristata
Aloe aristata
Aloe aristata flowers
Aloe aristata in bloom
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Aristaloe aristata, dwarf aloe
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Aristaloe aristata comes to us from South Africa and Madagascar. A member of the Asphodelaceae family, its small size makes it ideal for any garden or interior. But be careful not to confuse dwarf aloe with haworthia! Aristaloe aristata has been named Aloe aristata
How to recognize dwarf aloe, Aristaloe aristata?
Aristaloe aristata is a succulent, bushy plant. It grows to no more than 30 cm in all directions.
Unlike aloe vera, Aristaloe aristata is acaule. The rosette of leaves grows low to the ground, even on older plants.
The lanceolate leaves form a dense, compact rosette. Dark green, the blades are speckled with white and hemmed with white teeth. This distinguishes Aristaloe aristata from haworthiopsis fasciata.
The two species are also distinguished by their flowering habit. Aristaloe aristata produces a spike of orange flowers, while those of Haworthia fasciata are white.
The flowers and their nectar are a delight for bees and other melliferous insects. But they are the only ones to enjoy the plant's benefits. Aloe dwarf is toxic to animals, especially cats. When ingested, its leaves cause digestive problems.
Our maintenance tips
To grow aristaloe aristata indoors, reproduce the conditions of their natural environment! Sun, warmth and little water. You can even take your succulent out to your windowsill or garden in summer.
Watering
Water only when the soil has completely dried out. Use room-temperature water with low calcium content, such as rainwater.
Water generously to allow the leaves to soak up the water. Make sure any excess water has drained away before replacing your Aristaloe aristata. If necessary, remove any water that has accumulated in the saucer or planter.
Spray
Aristaloe aristata grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Aristaloe aristata to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Take advantage of repotting to offer your plant a pot in which its roots will flourish and moisture will not settle.
Choose a terracotta pot with holes. Pour a bed of gravel or, better still, pieces of pozzolan into the bottom. Then add a draining potting soil such as a special substrate for cacti and succulents, or a mixture of garden soil and sand. For even more nutrients, top up with leaf compost if available.
After removing your specimen, carefully untangle its roots and install it in its new location. Cover with potting soil and tamp down. Finish with a thin layer of clay balls or pozzolan on the surface to facilitate drainage.
To avoid the risk of stagnant water, avoid saucers and planters. If you use a planter, line the bottom with gravel or clay pebbles.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
You can feed your Aristaloe aristata with a fertilizer for cacti and succulents.
Prune
Remove dry leaves and cut the flowering stem at the base after flowering.
However, it is not advisable to prune your Aristaloe aristata. A cut leaf will not grow back, even if you only trim the tip.
However, it is not advisable to prune your Aristaloe aristata. A cut leaf will not grow back, even if you only trim the tip.
Plantation
Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.
Where's the best place to plant your Aristaloe aristata? A sunny spot at the top of a slope, to encourage rainwater drainage.
Dig a large hole to give the roots room to spread out. As for repotting, place a layer of gravel at the bottom, followed by a layer of substrate. Place your plant in the center and cover with soil, possibly enriched with leaf compost. Press down to eliminate air pockets and water.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Take a young shoot with its roots. You can use a clean, sharp tool, such as a knife, to separate the shoot from the mother plant.
In a pierced terracotta pot, pour a bed of clay balls or gravel to optimize drainage.
Prepare a mixture of one-third potting soil, one-third garden soil and one-third sand. Pour it into your pot, on top of the drainage layer. Plant your cutting and tamp it down.
Place the pot in a room where the temperature is always above 18 degrees. The location should be bright and out of direct sunlight. You can, for example, place your cutting behind a curtained window.
To avoid drowning the roots, always check the condition of the substrate before watering: the surface must be dry.
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Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae - Asphodelaceae |
| Type | Aristaloe - Aristaloe |
| Species | Aristaloe aristata - Aristaloe aristata |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposures | |
| Substrats | |
| Planting methods |
In pots In tubs Planter |
| Categories | |
| Tag |
Rustic |
| Origin |
South Africa |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 9b |
| Leaf color |
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| Flower color |
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