Aloe aristata

Aloe aristata

 - comm. Torch Plant and Lace Aloe

An evergreen perennial, forming rosettes of fleshy lance-shaped leaves that are covered with white speckles and have a soft white spine. Tubular, orange-red flowers appear in autumn.

Price: £48.33 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

54 (5.5cm pots)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

September - October

Height x Spread:

30 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

March - April

Recommend Sales:

April - September

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Torch Plant and Lace Aloe

Narrative Description:

An evergreen perennial, forming rosettes of fleshy lance-shaped leaves that are covered with white speckles and have a soft white spine. Tubular, orange-red flowers appear in autumn.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with moist soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Perfectly suited for planting in gravel gardens, paved areas, rockeries and small containers. Try mixing with other succulents and alpines.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 30 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

green

white

Red

Flowering Time:

September - October

Planting Recommendations:

Raised Bed

Container

Rockery

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, even down to as low as -10 degrees below freezing.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

ALOACEAE

Genus:

Aloe

Species:

aristata

Alternative Names:

comm. Torch Plant and Lace Aloe

Category:

Succulents

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

16 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Well drained - keep dry

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Medium crop 8 - 15°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

March - April

Recommended Sales Window:

April - September

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:12/2422/24
Qty:12

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

Midi 12cm (£3.13)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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