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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Cool Plant: Tiger Aloe

Tiger Aloe - Aloe variegata
The Tiger Aloe, or Aloe variegata is a tropical plant (zones 9-11), with green leaves and characteristic white spots. Leaves are usually arranges in three ranks of six-eight leaves each. Leaf colour varies from green to dark brown depending on the amount of water available.

Pink to dull red flowers appear on tall stalks from July to September.

Best when planted in full sun in well drained soils. Water infrequently. In our climate, plant in a pot and enjoy indoors during the fall and winter.

Tiger Aloe will grow to a maximum of 12 inches in height and spread.

 

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