About
An evergreen perennial to 20cm, forming a clump of rosettes of stiff, fleshy, pointed dark green leaves attractively-banded with white. Racemes of tubular salmon-red flowers in summer.
About the genus
Gonialoe is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Cactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants
Native toS Africa, Namibia
ToxicityIngestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow indoors in a container of peat-free, cacti potting compost, or peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added horticultural grit. Water moderately when in growth, very sparingly when dormant in winter. Apply a general liquid fertiliser monthly from May to August. Can be placed outdoors in summer, see aloe cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets in late spring or early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free