Aloe variegata

Tiger Aloe

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Common Name: 

Tiger Aloe

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

White

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Description

Aloe variegata, also known as Tiger Aloe and Partridge-breasted Aloe, is a species of aloe indigenous to South Africa and Namibia.

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.

Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata) - Soil and irrigation

Aloe requires well-drained soil with little to moderate water.

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