Gonialoe variegata

Common Name(s)/Synonym(s): Tiger Aloe, Partridge Breast Aloe, Aloe variegata

Origin: Native to South Africa. 

Description: Formerly known as Aloe variegata, it is a small stemless succulent with 18 to 24 smooth dark green leaves with irregular light green banding and margins sporadically armed with tiny white teeth. It grows up to 30cm tall and 23cm wide. Leaves are arranged in 3 ranks, up to 15cm long and 6cm wide. The dark green color of the leaves turns brown when the plant is drought-stressed.

Care: They prefer a well lit position that offers semi shade, they can tolerate full sun. They should be planted in a well draining soil mix, let the soil dry out in between watering.

*These plants are sold/couriered bare root without the pot and soil. All plants are approximately the same size as in the photo, for reference, the pots in the photos are 7.5cm.