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Aloe variegata

Partridge Breast Aloe

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Description

Evergreen clumping succulent grows at a moderate rate to 1' x 1'. Leaves are a fleshy rosette of dark green and spotted. Salmon colored flowers appear on spikes above foliage winter to spring. Great plant for small spaces and containers. Prefers partial shade. Native to South Africa.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.