Aloe juvenna
Also known as: Tiger tooth aloe
The tiger tooth aloe: small triangular leaves with white spots and tiny soft 'teeth' along the margins, blushing red in strong light. It comes from Kenya, stays around Clumps 10–25 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–11; keep above 5 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Aloe
- Origin: Kenya
- Mature size: Clumps 10–25 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11; keep above 5 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aloe
- Origin
- Kenya
- Mature size
- Clumps 10–25 cm
- Growth habit
- Small stem-forming rosettes with tiger-banded triangular leaves
- Leaf colour
- Bright green with white spots and bands
- Flower colour
- Orange-red tubular
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11; keep above 5 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Tiger tooth aloe
About the Aloe juvenna
The tiger tooth aloe: small triangular leaves with white spots and tiny soft 'teeth' along the margins, blushing red in strong light. Clumps steadily and stays small.
Care and cultivation
Aloes want bright light, a coarse mix and restraint with water. Water around the base rather than into the crown, which traps moisture. Most aloes redden in strong sun — this is stress colour, not disease; move to gentler light if the leaves go soft. Light: Bright light; some direct sun for colour, avoid sudden full-sun moves. Water: Every 2–3 weeks; much less in winter. Use a Succulent mix with coarse grit; aloes tolerate slightly richer soil.
Description
Aloe juvenna is an Aloe succulent from Kenya. The tiger tooth aloe: small triangular leaves with white spots and tiny soft 'teeth' along the margins, blushing red in strong light. Clumps steadily and stays small.
Identification
Look for: Bright green with white spots and bands leaves in a Clumps 10–25 cm form. Also answers to Tiger tooth aloe. The genus is Aloe, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Tiger tooth aloe'.
Common problems
Reddening from sun stress (move into gentler light) • Rot at the base if water pools in the crown • Scale insects on leaf undersides •
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Aloe juvenna?
Every 2–3 weeks; much less in winter. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Aloe juvenna need?
Bright light; some direct sun for colour, avoid sudden full-sun moves. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Aloe juvenna, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.