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ALOE aristata
Commonly known as Lace aloe, Torch plant
Fleshy green lance-shaped leaves each tipped with a soft white spine. Forms a tight rosette to 20cm. Tubular orange-red flowers in autumn on long stems. Tolerates light frost given good drainage
£14.50 each
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Good to know
Reclassed recently as Aristaloe aristata -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, mealybugs -
Place of origin
Eastern and southern South Africa -
EvergreenForms rosettes of minutely toothed dark green leaves 8-10cm (3-4in) long
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Orange
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PaniclesTerminal panicles to 50cm (20in) long of cylindrical flowers to 4cm (1½in) long
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Tubular
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Lanceolate
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Height
To 12cm (4¾in) -
Spread
Indefinite
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SucculentStemless, clump-forming succulent
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Free draining sandy soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats and rabbits
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