Aloe juvenna is originally from Kenya, and it is a miniature aloe with erect or procumbent multi-branching stems. Suckers profusely and makes almost a groundcover effect. Needs light shade to full sun, but will redden with more light exposure. Regular water in summer, keep dry in winter, needs good drainage It grows much better outdoors in spring and summer, it is also perfect for the bright windowsill. Avoid any frost.
Stem: Basally branching, approximately 10-30 cm tall.
Leaves: Succulent bright green flecked with cream-white prominent spots on inner and out surfaces, leaf margins have small teeth. The leaves form small rosettes that give the impression of fuzziness from a distance (is not, though). Leaves turn a brownish bronze in hot summer sun, but plant tolerates it well.
Flowers: Bright coral-pink. Inflorescence usually simple (not branched) .
Blooming season: Warmer month.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun in general, light shade
Origin: Socotra Archipelago
Watering Needs: drought resistant
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe juvenna |
| Common Name | Tiger Tooth Aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aloaceae |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright coralpink |
| Flower Color | Coral red green mouth |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Multibranched |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 0.3m |
| Mature Size | 1030cm |
| Native Area | Africa |
| Native Area | Kenya |
| Resistance | 1.1 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe juvenna |
| Common Name | Tiger Tooth Aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aloaceae |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright coralpink |
| Flower Color | Coral red green mouth |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Multibranched |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 0.3m |
| Mature Size | 1030cm |
| Native Area | Africa |
| Native Area | Kenya |
| Resistance | 1.1 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Aloe juvenna is originally from Kenya, and it is a miniature aloe with erect or procumbent multi-branching stems. Suckers profusely and makes almost a groundcover effect. Needs light shade to full sun, but will redden with more light exposure. Regular water in summer, keep dry in winter, needs good drainage It grows much better outdoors in spring and summer, it is also perfect for the bright windowsill. Avoid any frost.
Stem: Basally branching, approximately 10-30 cm tall.
Leaves: Succulent bright green flecked with cream-white prominent spots on inner and out surfaces, leaf margins have small teeth. The leaves form small rosettes that give the impression of fuzziness from a distance (is not, though). Leaves turn a brownish bronze in hot summer sun, but plant tolerates it well.
Flowers: Bright coral-pink. Inflorescence usually simple (not branched) .
Blooming season: Warmer month.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun in general, light shade
Origin: Socotra Archipelago
Watering Needs: drought resistant
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe juvenna |
| Common Name | Tiger Tooth Aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aloaceae |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright coralpink |
| Flower Color | Coral red green mouth |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Multibranched |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 0.3m |
| Mature Size | 1030cm |
| Native Area | Africa |
| Native Area | Kenya |
| Resistance | 1.1 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe juvenna |
| Common Name | Tiger Tooth Aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aloaceae |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright coralpink |
| Flower Color | Coral red green mouth |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Multibranched |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | 0.3m |
| Mature Size | 1030cm |
| Native Area | Africa |
| Native Area | Kenya |
| Resistance | 1.1 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
