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Aristaloe aristata “Cosmo Green Pearl”, also known as Lace Aloe or Serelei, is a small, compact rosette-forming succulent with attractive dark green leaves marked with rows of white knobbly dots.
Latin name
Aristaloe aristata “Cosmo Green Pearl”
Pronunciation
(“ah-RIST-al-oh ah-riss-TAH-ta”)
Common name
Lace Aloe
Origin
South Africa
The leaf has a sharp, spiny tip and the leaf edges are armed with small saw-tooth spines. In the right conditions, long stems (up to 35cm) will grow to carry many tubular reddish-orange flowers, which are attractive to bees and wasps.
Mildly toxic to pets if ingested. It contains saponins and anthraquinones, which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy, particularly in cats and dogs.
caring for your plant
Light
Medium-high. Will tolerate direct sunlight. Must have a period of darkness every day.
Watering
Keep the soil on the dry side and water infrequently – however, when you do water, be quite generous.
Pruning
Dead leaves and spent blooms should be cut off with a sharp knife or secateurs. Otherwise, no pruning is necessary.
Feeding
A weak solution of fertilizer can be added to the water at each watering.
pest & diseases
Generally pest free, but the occasional mealybug might be seen, which can be removed by cleaning the plant with a soft brush (e.g. a paint brush) – don’t try and wipe the leaves as the spines can be sharp and may cut your hands and shred your cleaning cloth.
Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.
According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.
Find out more about Ecoponic here.
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