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Tiger Tooth Aloe (Aloe juvenna)

Tiger Tooth Aloe is a clumping aloe with upright stems stacked with triangular, white-spotted leaves that have prominent, soft, white marginal teeth—resembling tiger teeth. It forms dense colonies and produces spikes of orange-red flowers.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Aloaceae
Genus:	Aloe (AL-oh)
Species:	juvenna (joo-VEN-nuh)
Synonym:	Aloe zanzibarica

Growing Tips

Bright light to full sun and well-draining soil. Water sparingly. The white spots and teeth are distinctive. Forms attractive clumps quickly. The flowers attract hummingbirds. Easy to propagate from offsets. A great beginner aloe.

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