Aloe juvenna
tiger tooth aloe
A branching, mound-forming succulent that has fleshy green leaves with toothed margins and decorative white flecks. The leaves are arranged in a starry formation around the stems. In summer it produces tubular, orangey-red flowers on slender stalks to 25cm
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green White | ||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Aloe can be mat-forming or shrubby evergreen perennials, with rosettes of fleshy leaves and small tubular flowers in racemes or panicles
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Kenya,Tanzania
How to grow
Cultivation
In containers grow in a loam-based potting compost with extra added sharp sand or horticultural grit. Position plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liqid fertiliser every month during the growing season. Water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate from stem cuttings or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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