# 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.

- **Scientific Name:** *Gonialoe variegata*
- **Botanical Family:** Asphodelaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -2°C (USDA Zone 9b), tolerates light, brief frost only if kept completely dry; protect from freezing rain.
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

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 Schedule & Method

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 & Gritty Mix Formula

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

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

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

## Propagation Methods

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

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