Easy Succulent Toxic to pets

Tiger Aloe

Aloe variegata

A distinctive aloe with triangular, dark green leaves banded with irregular white markings.

The essentials at a glance

Watering

Every 14 days
Light

Bright indirect light
Humidity

30–50 %
Temperature

7–27 °C

How to care for your Tiger Aloe

Everything you need to keep your Tiger Aloe healthy: watering, light, humidity, feeding, repotting and pruning.

Aloe variegata, commonly known as Tiger Aloe or Partridge Breast Aloe, is a highly ornamental and compact succulent. Its unique stacked, triangular leaves are deep green with prominent, irregular white bands or spots, creating a striking pattern. This hardy aloe is perfect for small pots, windowsills, or mixed succulent arrangements. It produces charming salmon-pink to orange tubular flowers on tall, unbranched stalks, typically in late winter or early spring, adding to its year-round appeal.

Watering your Tiger Aloe

Every 14 days

Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.

How to know it needs water

Soil feels completely dry
Leaves may feel slightly softer

How much light a Tiger Aloe needs

Bright indirect light

Bright indirect light to partial sun.

Direct sun tolerated: 2 to 4 h a day
Orientations that suit it: North, North-east, East, South-east, South, South-west, West, North-west

Humidity and misting

30–50 %

Low (30-50%) Not needed; can lead to water retention in leaf crevices and rot.

Feeding and fertiliser

Every 90 days

Fertilize lightly once or twice during spring/summer; none in winter.

Recommended feed: Diluted liquid succulent or cactus fertilizer. · 2-7-7

Repotting your Tiger Aloe

Every 24 months

Gently unpot, separate offsets, replant in well-draining succulent mix.

When: Spring
Potting mix: Cactus and succulent mix
Mix in: perlite, pumice, coarse sand

The tell-tale signs

Roots filling the pot
Offsets crowding the main plant
Stunted growth

Pruning your Tiger Aloe

Remove spent flower stalks or any damaged/dead leaves. Cut cleanly at the base with a sterile blade.

Through the year

Watering is not set once and for all: it follows the light and the growth. Allow 25 days between waterings in the depth of winter, against 13 in the growing season.

21 J
21 F
17 M
14 A
13 M
13 J
13 J
13 A
14 S
17 O
21 N
25 D

Active growth · Days between waterings

Toxicity

Mildly toxic to pets; ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Handle with care.

Good to know

Its striking foliage resembles a tiger's stripes or a bird's breast.
Produces salmon-pink to orange flowers on a tall stalk.

Frequently asked questions about the Tiger Aloe

How do you care for a Tiger Aloe?

Water it every 14 days. Give it bright indirect light. Ideal humidity: 30–50 %. Ideal temperature: 7–27 °C. Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.

How often should you water a Tiger Aloe?

Every 14 days Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings. How to know it needs water : Soil feels completely dry ; Leaves may feel slightly softer.

How much light does a Tiger Aloe need?

Bright indirect light Bright indirect light to partial sun. 2 to 4 h a day

Is the Tiger Aloe toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. Mildly toxic to pets; ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Handle with care. Keep it out of reach of your pets and call a vet if any is swallowed.

Why are my Tiger Aloe leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing most often comes from too much water: the mix stays wet and the roots suffocate. Check that the pot drains, empty the saucer, and let the mix dry before watering again. Too little light or a cold draught cause the same symptom.

When should you repot a Tiger Aloe?

Repot every 24 months, ideally in spring. Gently unpot, separate offsets, replant in well-draining succulent mix.