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Aloe Tiki Tahi
Ideally, place in full sun or partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can withstand temperatures as low as -3.9 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
The name of this Aloe comes from the company Tikiplant, in whose greenhouses this plant was bred.
Aloe Tiki Tahi is an interesting cultivar that received its name from the company Tikiplant, in whose greenhouses it was once bred. Based on its appearance, it is probably a Gasteraloe, a hybrid between Aloe and Gasteria.
The leaves are green with finely toothed margins, often marked with white spots and a lighter edging. The plant forms more compact, dense, and regular rosettes with low-growing habit, but it can still reach a noticeable size of around 20 × 20 cm. It produces side offsets from the roots, gradually forming a wider clump over time.
The flowers appear on tall stalks and have a reddish colouring. Flowering is usually seen on older, well-established plants.
Aloe Tiki Tahi is a hardy succulent that can tolerate long periods without watering. In mid-summer the plant may renew its roots, with some older roots drying out while new ones develop, so it is best to water more carefully at that time. In full sun the leaves may turn orange, but partial shade is generally more suitable. Fertilising is possible but not necessary. Aloe Tiki Tahi is a very good choice for growers looking for a compact rosette succulent with distinctive leaf markings.