Aloe aristata (live succulent)

Aloe aristata (live succulent)

Family: Aloaceae.

Common names: Lace Aloe.

It is stemless. The spotted, softly toothed leaves form neat rosettes. The inflorescence is usually divided into branches, each with a raceme of 20 – 30 flowers. The dull red or pinkish flowers are tubular and occur in early summer. Ideally suited to growing in a rock garden or even in containers. Bees and Sugar birds will be attracted to the nectar rich flowers. This Aloe can also take a lot of shade.