Aloe variegata |
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Partridge Breast Aloe |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.