Partridge Breast Aloe. Aloe variegata, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Partridge Breast Aloe. Also called: Tiger Aloe, Tigeralo�, and "Kanniedood" which means "cannot die". We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Aloe variegata is a very popular succulent plant in many areas of the world. It grows to around 12 inches tall, with 18 - 24 leaves arranged rosettes of three ranks; each leaf is 4 - 6 inches long and 1 - 2 1/2 inches wide. They are irregularly banded alternately dark green and whitish, with white toothed edges. The flowers are orange to redish pink, large flowers, hanging loosely on a simple inflorescence arranged in a raceme of around 8 - 12 inches in height. It's flowers are produced in the winter with offsets being readily formed. It's leaves are a dark-green color and may sometimes be brown. Leaves are variegated, leaf surfaces are smooth but a distinctive keel is present on the lower leaf surface. Leaf margins are armed with tiny teeth. Careful watering is required, plants are prone to rot if overwatered, especially in the winter months. It is very pool friendly. Plants are stemless and form groups of a few rosettes. Quick Notes: Height: Height to about 1 feet. Spreading to about 2 feet. Flowers: Yellow drooping flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 8 racemes, the racemes sre 8 inches to 16 inches in length. Flowers are 1 inch - 1 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Flowering Time: Phoenix Arizona, January - July. Leaves: Smooth gray - green in color, narrow and oblong in shape, the leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Fruit: The fruit is a butterfly wing shaped capsule containing numerous seeds. Found: Native to Western South Africa, Namibia. They grow in the dry regions of South Africa and S. Namibia. In the Karoo, In or under small bushes. Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Partial Shade Elevation: 0 - 4,200 feet. In Arizona. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Miscellaneous: Flower Bud Photos Taken At Glendale, Arizona Xeriscape Garden. February 21, 2008. Flowering Photos Taken At Glendale, Arizona Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. February 28, 2008.