Plant Care Tiger Aloe

Tiger Aloe

4.6 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Tiger Aloe has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Tiger Aloe has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Partridge-breasted Aloe and Aloe variegata

Taxonomy

Gonialoe variegata
Gonialoe
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Tiger Aloe

💦 Water

How often to water your Tiger Aloe

Water needs for Tiger Aloe
0.5 cups
every 12

Tiger Aloe needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Tiger Aloe

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tiger Aloe in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tiger Aloe: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tiger Aloe love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tiger Aloe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tiger Aloe in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tiger Aloe

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tiger Aloe: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tiger Aloe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Tiger Aloe thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Tiger Aloe Water Frequency →

Tiger Aloe Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tiger Aloe requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Tiger Aloe Light Requirements →

Tiger Aloe Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tiger Aloe is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Tiger Aloe Edible? →

Tiger Aloe Toxicity to Cats →

Tiger Aloe Toxicity to Dogs →

Tiger Aloe Toxicity to Humans →


🌸 Flowers
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Tiger Aloe can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Tiger Aloe →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Tiger Aloe. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Tiger Aloe

Tiger Aloe

Tiger Aloe


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Tiger Aloe has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Tiger Aloe has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Tiger Aloe has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Tiger Aloe has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Michele avatar
@Michele
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 44 XP
globe Burbage, England
06/24/2021

I love this plant when it flowers big flowers

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily

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