Aloe juvenna

Common Names

Tiger Tooth Aloe, Zanzibar Aloe

Summary

Tiger Tooth Aloe is native to Kenya, forming dense rosettes of triangular leaves with white spots and tooth-like margins that redden in bright sun. It remains compact, reaching up to 12 inches tall and about 24 inches wide with an arching growth habit, and can bloom with tubular coral-red flowers on an unbranched spike.

Outdoor placement ranges from full sun to partial shade, while indoors bright light with protection from harsh direct sun. Soil should be well-draining, such as cactus/succulent mix, and watering is infrequent with a soak-and-dry approach, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings (typical 2–3 week intervals). Keep temperatures around 60–80°F (15–27°C) and avoid cold conditions below 50°F (10°C); fertilize lightly at half-strength in spring and summer; propagate via offsets or stem cuttings and repot every 2–3 years; hardy to USDA zones 9–11; suitable for container planting, ground cover, or rock garden edging.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

4-12 inches

Spread

2 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 9–11

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun to partial shade.

Soil Type

Well-draining cactus/succulent soil

Soil Drainage

Well-draining soil

Soil pH

7.0-8.5 pH (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Bloom Color

Red to orange, coral-pink

Bloom Time

Summer

Foliage Color

Green, ranging from bright green to light green; may have white or cream-white spots or mottling; may turn reddish-brown in bright light.

Fall Foliage Color

Reddish-brown, brownish bronze

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Slow growth

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Offsets, Division, Stem cuttings, Seeds