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Aloe Variegata (partridge breast aloe)

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Aloe variegata
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tiger aloe, partridge-breasted aloe
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Sun: Full sun to light shade

Water: Below average watering needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 9a from 20° F to 25° F (-6.7 ° C to -3.9° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)

Winter Survival: Not cold hardy

Propagation: offsets, cuttings

Flower:

Flower Type: pink, salmon colored

Toxic: Toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: summer

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered


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Basc Care for Aloe variegata

Watering

You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during summer as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "tiger aloe, partridge-breasted aloe"

When giving Aloe variegata its ideal environment, remember to provide it with full sun to light shade. This means that it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, with no more than 5 hours of shade during the hottest portions of the day.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 9a from 20° F to 25° F (-6.7 ° C to -3.9° C).

When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Aloe variegata from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Aloe variegata also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.

Propagation

Offsets are an easy and reliable way to propagate succulents, like Aloe variegata. With just a few simple steps, you can get a brand-new plant from an existing one.

One way to propagate Aloe variegata is by cutting

Toxicity

Aloe variegata

The leaves of Aloe variegata contain an array of toxins that can lead to symptoms such as abdominal cramps, nausea and even death if ingested. It is essential to keep this plant away from both humans and animals.

Pests and Diseases

Aloe variegata is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.

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