Aloe aristata

Toothed Aloe

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Compact succulent with rosettes of fleshy, toothed leaves featuring white spots and red tips; native to South Africa.
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Plant Details

Common Name Toothed Aloe
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Aloe
Species Aristata
Origin South Africa
Blooming Summer, red-orange tubular flowers on tall spikes
Leaf Color Grey-green with white spots and reddish margins
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix, sandy loam with perlite

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Watering

Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright light and full sun exposure; protect from intense midday heat in extreme climates

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Fertilization

Light feeding during growing season (spring/summer), every 4 weeks with diluted cactus fertilizer

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves and spent flower stalks after blooming

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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