Variegated Aloe – Natural Variation or Mutation?
A house on my street has these mounds of aloes. Not too attractive as far as it’s design, but something very cool popped up out of it.
Is this how variegated versions of plants are made? By mutation?
I’m considering asking to buy this lil special guy and try to see if I keep it healthy it will put out pups. Have you ever seen one like this? Cuz I never have.
Thx!!!
Jbot
Jbot,
It does look like an albino variegation mutation on that Aloe nobilis. In full sun and low water it will likely fail long term, so indeed try to bargain for it. That type of mutation is usually better grown where they get afternoon shade and a bit more care since they lack so much chlorophyll they are a bit “sickly”, but look pretty good with the right care.
Good luck and if you get it and grow it out and want to share a pup in a few years let me know!
Take care,
Hap
