Gonialoe variegata is classified as a dwarf aloe and is grouped together with various other aloes that reach a height of no more than 250 mm. Plants may be found as solitary individuals but are most commonly encountered in small groups of up to 7 or 8 plants which form dense rosettes through underground suckers.The leaves are lanceolate-deltoid, about 150-200 mm long, and are arranged in three ranks of 6-8 leaves each, have a ridge or keel along the lower surface and are without spines or prickles. On occasions the leaves form a very attractive spiral twist as the plant ages. The leaf colour may be variable depending on the habitat and climatic conditions: deep green in good years or chocolate brown when plants have experienced drought stress. White markings, spots or blotches that form irregular transverse bands, decorate both surfaces of the densely overlapping leaves. The leaf margins have closely spaced small teeth along a white horny edge.
Partridge Breast Aloe Care
Gonialoe Variegata (l.) Boatwr. & J.c.manning
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Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
min 9a
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Because aloes are succulents, their bodies hold a lot of water. so, even if the soil seems too dry, you are probably okay: the aloe has some water in storage. unlike other houseplants, the aloe keeps water in its leaves, not the soil until it needs it.
Pruning
Trim off any dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.
Sunlight
Needs to be seated close to west or east facing window.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
As a succulent native to the south, the plant tolerates hot temperatures, especially during the summer.For the plant to continue to flower each year, let it experience cooler temperatures during the winter.Temperatures between 50° – 55° degrees Fahrenheit can help encourage flowering the following season.
Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
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