Tiger Aloe

Aloe Zebrina

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Overview

Aloe zebrina, commonly called Tiger Aloe, is a striking succulent with rosettes of fleshy, striped leaves that attain a diameter up to 6 inches. It's valued for its drought tolerance and distinctive zebra-like leaf patterning. Preferring well-draining soils, this native of southern Africa thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching a modest height of 4-8 inches. Perfect for xeriscaping, it requires minimal watering and full sun to partial shade exposure.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — is a striking succulent with rosettes of fleshy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — reaching lengths of 8-12 inches; striped leaves that attain a diameter up to 6 inches

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — rosette-shaped cluster of fleshy; aloe zebrina presents beauty

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — ensure that it's planted in well-draining soil; orange flowers in the garden

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — When designing your layout; coral-red flowers that extend up to 18 inches high

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — making it an ideal choice for rock gardens; preferring well-draining soils

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — the Tiger Aloe can produce tubular; particularly hummingbirds

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — This plant's low stature also makes it perfect for container gardening; ensure that it's planted in well-draining soil

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — or as an accent in mixed succulent borders; native to Southern Africa

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — coral-red flowers that extend up to 18 inches high; ground cover / perennial / succulent for full or half

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — adding a dramatic vertical element to the planting scheme; reaching a modest height of 4-8 inches

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — particularly hummingbirds; rosette-shaped cluster of fleshy

Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — are attracted to these blooms; or as an accent in mixed succulent borders

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