Aloe juvenna Tiger Tooth

Common Name:
Tiger Tooth Aloe

Description:
Aloe juvenna, commonly known as Tiger Tooth Aloe, is a compact and highly ornamental succulent admired for its dense, upright clusters of spiky, triangular leaves. The bright green foliage is marked with pale speckles and lined with soft, tooth-like edges, giving the plant its distinctive “tiger tooth” appearance. As it matures, it forms a clumping habit, producing multiple offsets that create a lush, textured display ideal for pots, rockeries, and indoor collections. In Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and minimal watering, making it perfectly suited to drought-tolerant and low-maintenance gardens. During the warmer months, mature plants may produce slender stems topped with tubular orange to coral flowers, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators. Its hardy nature and striking form make it a popular choice for both beginners and collectors.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 15–30 cm
Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Orange
Coral

Key Attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Succulent
Low Maintenance
Clumping growth habit

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (cats and dogs) if ingested – may cause vomiting and lethargy.

Companion Plants:
Echeveria
Sedum
Crassula
Kalanchoe
Haworthia