Gonialoe Variegata Plants grow to around 20–30 cm, with 18–24 leaves arranged in three ranks. New leaves appear individually over time from the center of the plant. Each leaf is a rich green color with irregular light green banding made up of amalgamated, slightly raised oval spots, and similarly light colored fine serrations along each edge.
Plants reach maturity in three to seven years, again largely dependent on the space, sunlight and water available. Flowers develop in a cluster at the head of the raceme and are spaced out by its rapid growth.
