Aloe Aristata - Tiki Tahi
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A compact, ornamental succulent prized for its striking foliage and resilience.
Description
- Taxonomy: Often classified under Aristaloe aristata (formerly Aloe aristata), reflecting recent reclassification.
- Appearance: Forms rosettes of fleshy, triangular leaves. Dark green with white speckles and soft, hair-like spines (cilia) along margins.
- Flowers: Produces tall, slender spikes of tubular orange-red blooms in late spring to summer.
- Cultivar Traits: ‘Tiki Tahi’ may exhibit enhanced features like denser rosettes, more pronounced spotting, or compact growth compared to the species.
Care Requirements
- Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light to partial sun. Tolerates full sun but may scorch in intense heat.
- Soil: Requires well-draining mix (e.g., cactus/succulent blend).
- Water: Drought-tolerant; water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
- Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11. Tolerates light frost (-5°C/23°F) but protect from prolonged freezing.
- Pests/Diseases: Susceptible to mealybugs and root rot from overwatering.
Propagation
- Offsets: Easily propagated by separating pups from the parent plant.
- Seeds: Sow in warm, dry conditions, though slower than offset method.
Uses
- Ornamental: Ideal for rock gardens, containers, and drought-tolerant landscapes.
- Indoor/Outdoor: Adapts well to pots indoors with ample light.
Toxicity
- Mildly toxic to pets (cats/dogs) if ingested, causing gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of reach.
The name ‘Tiki Tahi’ may reference Polynesian/Māori culture (“Tiki” as a mythological figure, “Tahi” meaning “one”), though specifics are unclear.
While not typically used medicinally like Aloe vera, its gel may have mild soothing properties.
Monitor for etiolation (stretching) in low light, and repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil.
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Aloe Aristata - Tiki Tahi
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