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Partridge-Breast Aloe (Gonialoe variegata)

Gonialoe variegata

Partridge-Breast Aloe (Gonialoe variegata)

Native to South Africa and Namibia, this compact succulent is renowned for its distinctive V-shaped, succulent leaves arranged in three neat spiral ranks. The dark green foliage is boldly marked with irregular transverse bands of white spots and fine serrations along the keel and margins. In late winter to early spring, it produces attractive racemes of tubular, salmon-pink to coral flowers.

📋 Core Botanical Care Parameters

☀️ Light Requirements

Prefers bright, indirect light or filtered sun with some morning direct sunlight. Intense midday sun may cause the leaves to turn dull reddish-brown, while deep shade causes stretching.

💧 Watering Frequency

Follow the 'soak and dry' method, allowing the substrate to dry out entirely between waterings. Reduce watering substantially in winter dormancy and avoid trapping water in the central rosette.

🏺 Soil Mix

60% mineral grit (pumice, crushed lava rock, coarse quartz sand) + 40% organic cactus potting soil or coco coir.

❄️ Cold Tolerance

-2°C (USDA Zone 9b), tolerates light, brief frost only if kept completely dry; protect from freezing rain.

🌱 Propagation Method

Separation of basal offsets (pups) in spring or summer, or propagation via freshly collected seeds.

⚠️ Toxicity Warning

This plant contains toxic sap/compounds. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

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Succulents slow down in winter; cut watering frequency in half during cooler months. ❄️