Gonialoe Species, Aloe, Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe

Central Phoenix -- Aloe variegata grows well in my garden in shade of a deciduous tree with water once a month in summer and none in win...Read Moreter. It has been in this location since 1991, has moderately suckered, and blooms reliably. It is unprotected in winter and has weathered several hard frosts with no damage. I have also tried it in full shade, where it has survived, but not prospered.

Plant is easy to grow if kept in well-drained soil and not over-watered. They grow in the dry regions of South Africa and S. Namibia. In ...Read Morethe Karoo, I've seen them growing almost all the time in or under small bushes. They usually flower end winter, early spring. They are easy to cultivate from seed.

Coastal Otago, New Zealand zone 9ish
Having just gone out in the middle of winter to move some of my other more diva-ish aloes, I ...Read Morenoticed that my partridge aloe (potted) seems to be impervious to cold, not to mention hail, the other succulent enemy we have to deal with on a regular basis down here. It also seems a little larger and more luxuriant than those in the pics supplied, and I can only put this down to regular thorough watering, since it gets no other attention. Its definitely the same variety. Its sat out all winter through storms, minor frosts and week-long soakings.
It's so pretty with its painted-on-looking markings, but I take mine completely for granted since purchasing it's great grandmother around 10 years ago and busily distributing her offsets ever since. Ive had up to ten offsets at one time, all rooting easily and going on to flourish.
A great beginner aloe, or a plant for a child that shows an interest in gardening. They look great massed as a low border in a succulent bed and being pretty nonspiky, they lend themselves to high traffic areas.
Ive found theyre not too keen on being roasted in hi UV situations tho', so give them a little shade in high summer.

My favorite Aloe. It's very easy to grow, I water once a month and keep it outdoors in bright sunlight in summer. This is the second tim...Read Moree in 9 months my Aloe is going to flower! How cool is that : )