Tiger Aloe
Aloe variegata
SKU
06905
Classic sword-shaped thick leaves, uniquely marked with white stippling, add interest to any rock garden, xeriscape or succulent collection. Tall stalks of pink to red flowers add striking contrast. Popular winter-flowering houseplant in colder climates. Foliage develops a red-brown tint when drought stressed. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AL-oh var-ee-GAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | In their natural range, tiger aloe are found in fast draining, gritty soils where rainfall is infrequent. They can withstand periods of drought by storing moisture in their leaves, which have a resilient waxy cuticle covering their surface. Tiger aloe has healing sap, like the more common varieties. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Solitary rosette grows 12 in. tall and wide, slowly clumping. |
| Bloom Time | Winter to Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Sedum (Sedum); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Grows easily in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast-draining soils. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in extremely hot summer regions. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; drought tolerant once established, particularly in coastal regions. Avoid excess water during cooler months.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Grow Indoors in All Zones