A. juvenna è una specie molto attraente con piccole rosette allungate a forma di spiga. Le foglie sono verde brillante e punteggiate in verde chiaro, in pieno sole assume una colorazione rossastra. Family: Asphodelaceae Scientific name: Aloe juvenna P. Brandham & S. Carter Origin: Kenya Common Names include: Tiger Tooth Aloe ' Etymology: Aloe [Arabic alloeh, a name for these or similar plants]
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| Description: It is a miniature aloe with erect or procumbent multi-branching stems. Suckers profusely and makes almost a groundcover effect. Stem: Basally branching, approximately 10-30 cm tall. Leaves: Succulent bright green flecked with cream-white prominent spots on inner and out surfaces, leaf margins have small teeth. The leaves form small rosettes that give the impression of fuzziness from a distance (is not, though). Leaves turn a brownish bronze in hot summer sun, but plant tolerates it well. Flowers: Bright coral-pink. Inflorescence usually simple (not branched) . Blooming season: Warmer month. | |
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| Cultivation: Needs light shade to full sun, but will redden with more light exposure. Regular water in summer, keep dry in winter, needs good drainage It grows much better outdoors in spring and summer, it is also perfect for the bright windowsill. Avoid any frost. Propagation: Cuttings or (rarely) seeds. | |
