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tiger aloe vera plant Buy Tiger Aloe Phoenix, AZ | Aloe variegataA Compact Striped Succulent That Thrives on Neglect in Phoenix Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata), also known as African Aloe, is one of the most visually striking compact succulents you can add to a Phoenix Valley landscape. Its thick, triangular leaves are stacked in a tight rosette and covered with bold white horizontal bands that give this plant its "tiger" name. In late winter to early spring, it sends up a slender stalk topped with coral to orange red
A Compact Striped Succulent That Thrives on Neglect in Phoenix
Tiger Aloe (Aloe variegata), also known as African Aloe, is one of the most visually striking compact succulents you can add to a Phoenix Valley landscape. Its thick, triangular leaves are stacked in a tight rosette and covered with bold white horizontal bands that give this plant its "tiger" name. In late winter to early spring, it sends up a slender stalk topped with coral to orange-red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. At just 12–18 inches tall, it fits perfectly in rock gardens, containers, and tight spaces. Whether you're building a succulent collection in Scottsdale, adding textural interest to a patio in Mesa, or filling a shaded rock garden in Chandler — Tiger Aloe delivers dramatic looks year-round with virtually zero effort.
Tiger Aloe Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aloe variegata |
| Common Names | Tiger Aloe, African Aloe, Partridge-Breast Aloe |
| Mature Height | 12–18 inches |
| Mature Width | 18–24 inches (with offsets) |
| Growth Rate | Slow to moderate — forms offsets over 2–3 years |
| Sun | Full sun to partial shade. Benefits from afternoon shade in peak Phoenix summer. |
| Water | Very low once established. Extremely drought-tolerant. |
| USDA Zones | 9–11 (Phoenix is Zone 9b–10a) |
| Soil | Well-draining required. Thrives in Arizona caliche, rocky, and sandy soils. |
| Foliage | Evergreen — thick, triangular leaves with white horizontal banding |
| Bloom Season | Late winter to early spring (February–April in Phoenix) |
Tiger Aloe Uses in Phoenix Landscapes
Rock Gardens & Succulent Collections
Tiger Aloe is a rock garden essential. Its compact rosette form and bold striped pattern create instant visual impact nestled among boulders, decomposed granite, and complementary succulents. Group 3–5 plants at varying sizes for a naturalistic desert vignette. It pairs beautifully with Agave, Euphorbia, and other Three Timbers succulents for a low-water collection that looks museum-quality.
Container & Patio Planting
The manageable size and architectural form make Tiger Aloe ideal for containers, window boxes, and tabletop planters. Use a well-draining cactus mix and a pot with drainage holes. It thrives on covered patios where it gets bright light but protection from intense afternoon summer sun — perfect for adding living sculpture to outdoor seating areas.
Shaded Rock Garden & Understory Planting
Unlike many succulents, Tiger Aloe tolerates and even prefers partial shade, making it a rare succulent option for north-facing garden walls, under palo verde trees, or in the dappled shade of courtyards. This shade tolerance sets it apart from most aloes available in the Phoenix market.
Best Time to Plant Tiger Aloe in Phoenix
Fall (October–November) is the ideal planting window. Warm soil promotes root growth while cooler air reduces stress, giving the plant a full cool season to establish before summer. Spring (February–April) is a strong second choice. Avoid planting in peak summer — while Tiger Aloe is heat-tolerant once established, transplant shock in extreme heat can damage the shallow root system.
How to Plant Tiger Aloe
- Dig wide, not deep — hole should be 2x the root ball width, same depth as the container.
- Check for caliche — break through any hardpan layer. Tiger Aloe will rot in standing water.
- Backfill with native soil — mix in perlite or pumice if soil is heavy clay. No rich compost needed.
- Spacing — 18–24 inches apart for groupings; accounts for offset spread over time.
- Water basin — build a shallow 2-inch soil ring for initial watering, then remove after establishment.
- Mulch — 2 inches of gravel or decomposed granite. Never use bark mulch that holds moisture against the rosette.
Watering Tiger Aloe in Phoenix
First Year Watering Schedule
Weeks 1–2: Every 3–4 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: Every 5–7 days. Month 3–6: Every 10–14 days. After Year 1: Every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly or less in winter. Established Tiger Aloe stores water in its thick leaves and needs very little supplemental irrigation.
Drip Irrigation
Place one 0.5-GPH emitter 6–8 inches from the plant base. For groupings, a single emitter between two plants is often sufficient. Overwatering is the #1 killer — always err on the side of too dry rather than too wet.
How fast does Tiger Aloe grow in Phoenix?
Tiger Aloe grows slowly to moderately. A 1-gallon plant will reach its full rosette size within 1–2 years and begin producing offsets (pups) by year 2–3. These offsets can be separated and replanted to expand your collection for free.
Is Tiger Aloe drought tolerant?
Extremely. Once established, Tiger Aloe can survive months without supplemental water in the Phoenix Valley. Its thick, succulent leaves store water efficiently, making it one of the most drought-proof ornamental plants available.
Can Tiger Aloe handle full Phoenix sun?
It handles full morning sun well but benefits from afternoon shade during July–August when temperatures exceed 110°F. Prolonged exposure to intense reflected heat can cause leaf burn. An east-facing exposure or the filtered shade of a desert tree is ideal.
Does Tiger Aloe spread?
Yes — it produces offsets (pups) around the base of the mother plant over time, gradually forming an attractive clump. This natural spreading is slow and controlled, not invasive. You can leave pups attached for a fuller look or separate them for new plantings.
You May Also Like
Aloe Vera — The classic medicinal aloe that thrives alongside Tiger Aloe in succulent gardens.
Desert Spoon — A larger rosette-forming succulent that provides dramatic scale contrast with compact Tiger Aloe.
Agave Celsii — Another shade-tolerant succulent that pairs perfectly with Tiger Aloe in understory plantings.
Euphorbia Tirucalli — Vertical, coral-like branches that add height and textural contrast to Tiger Aloe groupings.
Angelita Daisy — Bright yellow ground cover that fills the space between Tiger Aloe specimens with cheerful color.
How Many Tiger Aloe Do I Need?
Tiger Aloe is a compact clumping succulent (18 to 24 inches wide with offsets), so it reads best in small groups rather than as a single specimen. Plant in odd-numbered clusters of 3 to 5, spaced about 18 inches on center, so the rosettes knit into a banded mat while each one stays distinct. For filling a defined rock-garden pocket or border strip, use this coverage guide at 18-inch spacing:
| Area to Fill | Approx. Plants Needed (18 in spacing) |
|---|---|
| 10 sq ft | 5 to 6 plants |
| 25 sq ft | 11 to 13 plants |
| 50 sq ft | 22 to 26 plants |
| Single accent in a pot or boulder pocket | 1 plant (offsets will fill in) |
Tiger Aloe Season-by-Season in Phoenix
- Spring (Feb to Apr): Prime bloom season. Coral to orange-red flower spikes rise above the rosette and pull in hummingbirds. A strong second planting window once nights stay above 50°F.
- Summer (May to Sep): Handles the heat but appreciates afternoon shade once temperatures top 110°F. Reflected heat off west walls can scorch the leaves, so site it in morning sun or filtered light. Monsoon humidity is fine as long as the soil drains fast; do not let water sit in the crown.
- Fall (Oct to Nov): The best planting window of the year. Warm soil and mild air let roots establish before winter, and offsets bulk up.
- Winter (Dec to Jan): Evergreen and largely cold-hardy in the low desert, taking brief dips to about 25°F. In an unusual hard freeze, cover container plants or those in open exposure overnight to protect the leaf tips.
At a Glance
✔ Hummingbird-Friendly ✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant) ✔ Drought-Tolerant ✔ Evergreen ✔ Low-Maintenance ✔ Deer & Rabbit-Resistant ✔ Cold-Hardy to 25°F
Plant It With
- Lace Aloe: Another compact, shade-tolerant aloe that layers beautifully in the same rock-garden pocket.
- Aloe Vera: The classic medicinal aloe with a similar care routine for a cohesive succulent grouping.
- Blue Elf Aloe: Adds blue-green color and a heavy winter-spring hummingbird bloom alongside Tiger Aloe.
- Desert Spoon: A larger silver rosette that gives dramatic scale contrast behind the compact Tiger Aloe.
Is Tiger Aloe Right for Your Yard?
Tiger Aloe thrives in bright morning sun or light afternoon shade, in fast-draining caliche, rocky, or sandy soil, and is ideal for rock gardens, containers, north-facing beds, and the dappled shade under desert trees where most succulents struggle. It shrugs off heat and drought once established and takes brief winter cold to about 25°F. It is not a fit if your only space is full unshaded western reflected heat all summer, or a low spot where irrigation or rain keeps the soil wet, since standing water rots the shallow roots.
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★★★★★ 3
Updated 1/28/2020 update 1/17/2020 It's been everything it was advertised to be and more. (Not)
Size: 11S
I called Amazon again today. Explained the situation and that no one from Amazon or Eufy had returned my calls as they promised. Also after replacing the battery at my own expense it ran 90 minutes again but got stuck everywhere, made this weird ratcheting type noise every time it changed surfaces and finally today just beeped at me twice and died. Supposedly that indicates a seized brush but they all spin freely. This time I just flat out asked them to look at my Amazon account and replace it, as I'm a very good customer. New one will be here tomorrow. I'll do a separate review on that one as it took me forever to find this one again. I'll also let you know if it's a refurbished unit or not.
Well wouldn't you know it. I leave a nice review and a few days later, Murphy's law rears it's ugly head. Device is 3 months old a couple weeks out of the exchange warranty and the battery is shot. Runs 5 or 10 minutes on a full charge. Called Amazon to see if since I am a really long standing customer if they'd help me out. Nope but we'll call Eufy support on your behalf and they will call you. We will also call you to follow up. I've been a customer service manager a lot of years and this is where employees can kill you. This Amazon person made me multiple promises. It's been a week no call from Eufy, no call from Amazon. You just turned 4 stars into 1 and if this is all the longer the batter lasts don't bother because the replacements are $25 to $30 bucks depending on the brand. I'm not spending a hundred bucks a year on batteries and this thing should be under warranty. After 3 days I ordered a new battery and Rosie is running again but I'm no longer pleased and the next time I'll buy another brand. If if this battery doesn't last the whole thing goes in the trash and I buy something else. I run this every day maybe the batteries won't take that I don't know. But if you're going to run it every day buy something else. This didn't last long enough at all.
I wanted to wait a while to be sure I had a good sampling and could post a fair and useful review. It's been 90 days now. We have two large (bigger than standard) labradoodle puppies. 85 and 50 pounds and they're 1st generation so they shed a lot. They also, being puppies, have tore the yard up so it is basically a mud pit and they wrestle, run, and fight constantly. They put a lot of dirt and hair on the floors and in the air. We run "Rosie" every day. Yes my wife named it. It does an amazing job on our hardwood floors and throw rugs. It gets all the hair and an incredible amount of dust and dirt. What I mean by that is we can run our Dyson or the Shark Pet vacuum and then run Rosie and the chamber will be full of dust and dirt when she's done. It's almost disconcerting to know our very expensive upright vacuums leave so much behind. It also has the unadvertised ability to buff our hardwood floors. They shine when she's done and the beater brush is showing no signs of damaging the finish on our floors. I would disagree with some of the reviews and even the manufacturers assertion that it doesn't work well on dark floors. Our hardwood floors are a dark reddish brown. The device works great on them and as I said when it's finished they shine. We have agreed we will never be without one and love this device. It does everything it has been advertised to do and more. Also it is set to automatic power and runs longer than the advertised time on a full charge. We get about 2 hours and 15 minutes. We've put down an additional 6 throw rugs for the rainy snow season in the path where the dogs run when they come in and the time has dropped to around 90 to 100 minutes. Still long enough to cover everything well and more than once. It does keep going until it needs a charge it doesn't just run and go back to the dock. I've noticed in the open areas like our living room it might hit that 2 or even 3 times. The floors are like glass after that.
Now for the negatives, and these are not deal breakers I'm just being fair. The dirt and dust I referred to is new to us. we recently moved from Illinois to Ohio. In Illinois the dirt is black. Here it is red or a very light brown. The vacuum gets externally dirty. It gets covered with dust/dirt and does not look good. The device is black and the dust is light colored and is readily apparent. I don't want to put it away all the time or for company so thats a problem for me and more cleaning which is not advertised so I'm mentioning it. Secondly it needs to be emptied every use or every other use. They are all like that except some of the super expensive robot vacuums so I wouldn't mention it except for my third negative. It is hard to clean from a mess standpoint. Not so much with the pet hair but with the dust. When you dump it the dust goes everywhere. Unless you have an empty trash can so you can get it way down inside when you're done the garbage can lid and sometimes the floor around the garbage can is clearly dusty from emptying the vacuum. The filters need to be removed at least every other running and they are also a big dusty mess. I also don't believe they will last as long as advertised. I have an air compressor in the garage and a hand held electric air compressor and use those to clean the filter. The foam piece I rinse in the sink. I don't think that someone without access to those tools is going to get the life out of the filters thats advertised. The device comes with a set of replacement filters and the rotating brushes. Not the beater bush though. Our unit is 3 months old. I had to replace the filters at about 40 days and tried to make them last a little longer this time but it hasn't worked out. The outside of the device is filthy. I believe this is due to the filters. The brushes have lasted longer than the suggested replacement time. They are 90 days old and still look like new. Last and has been a rare negative. The device will get stuck under things. Once I learned what the obstacles were in our home it was easy to fix. Some areas I blocked with rolled up moving blankets. I pull the chairs out from under the kitchen table to allow room for it to maneuver. If I don't it gets under there and spends way too much time cleaning and trying to get out. I'd rather it spend less time under there so it can do the whole cleaning area and have power left to do it again. I had the problem spots corrected and figured out within the first 30 days. I've read some units have a tape or something the vacuum will sense and avoid. I wish this unit had that but then again at this price point that is probably an unfair expectation.
So those are the pro's and con's we've encountered. The con's are all minor irritants and not a reason not to buy the device as all of these devices are prone to these issues except one or two of the very very expensive units. To repeat what I said earlier this device has worked out so well we have decided that we will never be without one and that when the time comes to replace her we will not feel bad about spending the money for a high dollar unit as it is worth it. Time is worth more to us than money and this thing saves us a great deal of time. It does great job, has done no damage to anything, and if it weren't for the clean up issues would be a five star review. I hope this helps someone make an informed decision and I hope you buy one. It's an amazing little machine, stands up to all the reviews, and truly is the best bang for your buck in robot vacuums.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Amazing cleaning partner!! Love!
Color: Black - 03
This is my first robot vacuum and I'm in love with it! I love being able to be doing something else, folding laundry, making dinner etc while this is cleaning the floors. Harry, as I've named him, is my cleaning partner. While it by no means replaces the suction on a standard push vacuum It's great at those between cleanings to keep things picked up. We have a dog with long white hair and a cat so hair clean up is always an issue and I'm very ocd about my house being clean. The suction doesn't leave my thick carpet hair free by any means but it's a great help to keep up with it. I read a lot of reviews before buying so wanted to share my experience after having this about two months now and using several times a week. I vacuum the house during the week with Harry and he mops my hard floors on the weekend...and I do a stand up vacuuming with my big vac on the weekend. I hope this helps you! Here are some of my thoughts on how this thing "Harry" works:
MOPPING. This feature is amazing!!! And one of the few robo vacs with the option. I love being able to put a little cleaner and water in the bin and let it do its thing. This model doesn't have the ability to map rooms you want it to clean in (if your carpet butts up to hard floors) but I found an easy solution. As my bar stools and garbage cans need to be moved so Harry can mop everything I just use them to block off my great room so it stays on the hard floors. Leaves my floors pretty dang clean and smelling good, while I do other things! You can also buy magnetic tape to block room's but I don't see the need with my blocking technique, and I just close the doors to my carpeted bedrooms. Wet the pad on the bottom before starting to help get it going, the water in the container slowly seeps out so getting the pad wet ensures its starts mopping right away. Will need to refill water bin about every 30 min. I use a little fresh scent pine sol then fill rest with water.
SUCTION. The suction is great on hard floors gets everything up. The side sweeper is great against walls and cabinets. I have thick carpet so didn't expect it to suck everything up but it does a great job. Still leaves my dogs hair behind a bit. I use my big vacuum once a week for a deeper cleaning. For what it is this little guy does pretty good!
OBJECT AVOIDANCE. My husband wanted the model that is twice the price or more that has the laser mapping eye. Not sure how that works but for the price this works just great! It senses something before running into it, slows down then gently bumps it and turns around. Also the low profile is great for getting under beds and dressers where hair and dirt hides, love this! Not saying I wouldn't like the laser mapping eye but didn't want to spend 2x+ the amount and this has proven to work really well.
NAVIGATION. While I know other models are more technologically advanced again for the price this works great. It vacuums in straight lines which is great for my ocd. If it runs into an obstacle it can get off track from those lines as its works it's way around things. Sometimes it seems confused and goes back and forth in the same area, but generally works itself out and keeps going. I would like to be able to control where it goes in the house but not available on this model, but again for the price I'll say I don't really mind. I just let it go where it wants or shut it in an area if I want it to stay in there.
BATTERY. The battery is pretty great. Runs for 2+ hours before needing to charge. I have a 2,700 sf rambler and it can't get through the whole house before needing to charge. If it were a tad more efficient in navigation it probably could, but does spend some time trying to figure out where it is and where to go. I just charge it and set it loose on the other side of the house.
MAP/APP It has a map feature that is only to show you where it went during the clean up. You can't interact with the map or tell the vaccum to work in certain areas with it. But I knew this when I bought it so wasn't expecting that. If you are looking for a vacuum you can tell where to go then spend more for the upgraded models. I don't feel a huge need for this, works fine for me. The app is more for basic settings, you can turn it on and off and see what it's doing, battery life, have it call out to you if you can't find it. You can hook to Alexa which is awesome to say "tell Harry to start" and off it goes. Again you can't control its direction or rooms work the app it's more for stop/go and basic settings and maintenance.
STAIRS. We have a sunken living room with a step.down the whole length if the room, hasn't fallen once. Its senses the step, and moves away, kinda bounces along the step turning, Sensing and moving it's way along it. Perfect.
DUST BIN. this model has one of or the largest bins on the market, its holds a lot for hours of work. It's easy to access right on top, open the side and empty. The filter pops out so you can clean it, found taking outside and bumping on concrete left a good amount of dirt.
NOISE. I think it's pretty quiet for a vacuum cleaner. I only have my noisy stand up to compare to and its much quieter than that. It's basically just the light suction noise, I don't hear the motor at all.
OVERALL. For the price this is the best investment I could have made to help keep my house clean during the week while I'm busy with work. I love being able to start it and walk away accomplishing other things and come back to clean floors. It's a little misguided at times but nothing bad. I'm sure more expensive models are a bit more intelligent but for $350 this is the best option out there. I would highly recommend if you need a helping hand. My favorite feature is the mopping, I hate mopping floors and this does the job for me! This thing is amazing and I can't believe I've never had one, will never be without now! Happy cleaning!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Vacs AND Mops Great!!! We love her! 🩷
Color: White
This little machine (lovingly named Yvette) does an amazing job!! I was skeptical of its mopping capabilities after reading mixed reviews, but I can attest that it does a great job lightly mopping (not mega gross sticky messes, just water stains and normal dirt). I included a video. The vacuum function is also fantastic. The only issue so far was a chair with a bar that goes across the floor. She got stuck on it and had to rescued. While she navigates extremely well in our single-story home with tile, vinyl flooring & low pile rugs, she does ruffle up the rug corners a bit on the lighter-weight ones. I just pick them up and toss them in the wash while she cleans. I will say you need to pick up your charger cords! She will swallow them whole and keep on going 😂 The good news is, the roller comes out easily and nothing was damaged. The cord was fine also. I think this was a great investment. It is a little loud, but nowhere near as loud as a standard vacuum cleaner. Just make sure to pick up toys, cords, dog toys…just like you would if you were doing the work, and all will be fine. I ordered disposable vac bags and a kit with extra mop cloths, roller, cleaning tool and brushes. It only cost about 20$. Well worth it!!! The battery life is good, but I do mop in the “zone” function rather than the whole house. That way I can put a new mop pad on and top off the water and Yvette can take her union break (charge up) before going on to the next area😉. She does manage to vacuum the entire house without needing to charge, which is awesome.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Exceptional Performance! It works!
Color: White - 04, Color: White - 04
Let me start by saying I have purchased no less than 5 robot vacuums over the years and every single one led to disappointment in their operation, performance, and/or features. So my expectations weren’t the highest, but I was hoping the S7 was worth the hefty price and wouldn’t be a another dud.
The Roborock S7 was by far the most expensive robot vacuum I’ve ever purchased. I never went over $350.00 with my previous robot buys. But after reading reviews and specs of the S7 and comparing it to countless other vacuums for months and debating with myself about buying the S7, I felt I had researched enough and went ahead and gave it a go. Wow! I am so glad I decided on this particular robot vacuum!
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The vacuum:
The suction is great and the carpet boost really helps pick up dog hair from my three large dogs that are constantly shedding around the house and on the living room rug they like to sleep on. It’s actually pretty unbelievable how well it picks up dog hair and dust/dirt off my rugs, tile, and hardwood flooring that the dogs bring in all day. I love how it is able to get under my beds, most furniture and two couches. I neglect those areas pretty frequently, so it’s nice to not worry about dog hair and dust piling up under them.
The S7 is amazing when it comes to vacuuming. It is seriously efficient, you can see where and what room the robot is in via the app and the progress it is making, and they battery life while running is fantastic. Speaking of the app, It is wonderful and easy to use - I love how you can send the robot to vacuum different rooms or certain spots in the house as well as the number of times you want it to pass over the selected room/area.
The no go areas and invisible wall functions work perfectly. I’ve had no issues at all setting them up and the S7 recognizes them every time.
I’ve had no issues with the robot getting hung up or stuck on something while running. It’s the first robot I’ve had that didn’t need full time babysitting while it was vacuuming. The navigation and mapping of my house are both exceptional. It still runs into certain things but is able to recognize and move around the object.
As soon as it has finished cleaning, the S7 will return to the base and empty itself in its bin (if you purchased the auto empty base) and start charging itself.
—— Vacuum CONs:
As far as my personal observations go, I can only note one con and that’s with the bags for the the auto empty dock. I wish the bags were washable and reusable. I get that the current bags are sealed and keep the dust/debris inside the bag and out of the air and off the floors, but a reusable bag would be great for some buyers who try to keep unnecessary waste to a minimum. For some, the sealed bags wouldn’t be an issue at all and could possibly be a pro. But for me, it’s a small annoyance.
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The mop:
I love that you don’t have to switch out attachments between mopping and vacuuming. The S7 can mop and vacuum at the same time, which is so convenient.
Mop CONS:
—— You can only use water in the mop tank, which I know some buyers didn’t like because it doesn’t sanitize the floors at all. My work around is using electrolyzed water, which is as effective as bleach at killing germs. Google force of nature cleaner if you want to use water in the mop to sanitize. I’ve had no issues using electrolyzed water and it makes the house smell clean and deodorized.
—— without a doubt you will still need to mop your house. The S7 is great for in-between mopping days. When it rains, my dogs track mud in onto my tile floors. The mop function isn’t going to get the mud up well enough. It will get some up, but not enough to be satisfied with the result. But it does great for very light mopping jobs and mopping under most furniture so you don’t need to move things around to mop underneath.
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Bottom Line:
Seriously, I can not recommend the Roborock S7 enough. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. While it was the priciest robot vacuum I’ve ever purchased by a long shot, I’m so glad that, for me at least, it was worth getting over the price sticker shock. It performs fantastic when it comes to vacuuming and the mop function is great for light mopping between good old fashioned bucket and mop cleanings.
The S7 gets a rating of 4.7/5 from me. It exceeded my expectations by a miles!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Charge. Press button. Floors cleaned!
Color: White - 03
In a nutshell, you will LOVE this vacuum if you have smooth hard surface floors like luxury vinyl planks (LVP), hardwood, etc. Truly, it’s the best thing since the automatic washing machine!
It also does well on tile floors for vacuuming, but for mopping, it’s basically is a Swiffer so your grout may not be as clean as you want. I don’t have carpet, but I have 2 small rugs. It recognizes when it switches to rugs/carpets but it takes a couple seconds for it to kick into “Max” suction, so my rugs were only partially cleaned.
The details…
FYI, you’ll need an outlet area with quite a bit of clearance around it for the charging base – 3 feet on either side and 5 feet in front of it (per the manual). Allow about 4 hours for it to fully charge for the first time.
Installing the app on an iPhone and connecting the vacuum to your 2.5 gig Wi-Fi (after entering Wi-Fi password) you: 1) Click on the button at the bottom of the app to proceed.
2) Your Wi-Fi settings open, then you click on the Roborock.
3) Close “Settings” and click on the Roborock app. Now the Roborock S5 Max is setup.
OK, I named my Roborock “Rosie” (after the Jetson’s robot maid), so “it” is changing to a “she”. 😊
Vacuuming: Just press the button on the Roborock and she says “Starting to clean” and takes off! The first time cleaning she’ll make a map of your place, which you can view in the app. She uses her external brush on the right side to sweep in dirt toward her and then vacuums it up! She really digs into areas while cleaning around obstacles. She swept in my small walk-in closet but didn’t disturb my clothes that were hanging to the floor.
BIG BONUS: her low profile allows her to clean areas that I very rarely clean! She went under my beds, night stands and dressers! She even went BEHIND the couch! If she can get to it, she’ll clean it! But on the flip side, make sure you don’t have things like boxes, power cords, etc. which can get in the way of cleaning.
The app shows the power settings for vacuuming: Balanced, Turbo and Max. It’s defaulted to “Balanced” mode which appears to be lower suction for hard floors and it increases power when it’s on a rug. On that note though, she did not do a good job cleaning small rugs. I have LVP throughout the condo and tile in the bathrooms. I like running her on Turbo mode which is slightly noisier and uses a bit more power. If you have tile floors with grout, it might be better to use a higher suction mode to clean the grout better.
Repositioning: Originally, I plugged her into a spot that had the required clearance, but thought I’d try a different spot where the bed is only 4 feet in front of her, BUT she can go under the bed, so that gives her the clearance she needs. When I started her up in her new location, she moved forward, looked around and then said “Positioning”. Then she roamed around the room and briefly outside the bedroom and said “Positioning complete”. Now she knew where she was and started on her merry way vacuuming the condo!
No go zone: I didn’t want her to chew up my tree skirt around the Christmas tree so I used the app to draw a “no go zone”. You can draw a box on the map or in my case, I drew some lines. Sure enough, she didn’t go past the lines I drew in and my Christmas tree skirt was spared!
Bottom line: 17 stars out of 5! She does a GREAT job and I love that she vacuums UNDER things that I typically ignore. The mopping is also a great feature that helps your floors look fresh and clean. Although this doesn’t replace YOU vigorously mopping your floors, it definitely helps to keep lightly dirty floors cleaner. I can’t say how well she works on carpet, but if you have mostly a hard surface floor, she’s a HUGE help!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020