tiger aloe

Gonialoe variegata

SucculentAsphodelaceae

RHS AGM 1993

tiger aloe
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Soil types
Loam
Soil pH
Acid, neutral, alkaline

Garden uses

BorderContainerGround coverLow maintenanceXeriscape

Notes

Tiger aloe (Gonialoe variegata) is a succulent for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry, loamy soil. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought, so it needs little care. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Its low clumps reach about 12 inches tall.

Pairs well with Echeveria, Aloe, and Aeonium.

Native range

Africa.

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