Aloe

Aloe vera, a succulent plant species belonging to the genus Aloe, is widely distributed and often considered invasive in various regions worldwide. This evergreen perennial originates from the Arabian Peninsula and thrives in wild habitats across tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates globally. See even more types of succulents at Xerophyte Garden.

Healthy Aloe vera plant growing in a terracotta pot with thick green leaves.

Aloe vera Plant Care Guide

Grow healthy Aloe vera with this complete care guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, repotting, flowers, common problems, and more.

Aloe polyphylla aka 🌀Spiral Aloe

Aloe polyphylla is famous for its precise spiral of tightly packed leaves. Spiral Aloe is visually spectacular but less forgiving than common aloes, requiring cool conditions, excellent drainage, and careful watering.

Aloe plicatilis aka 🪭Fan Aloe

Kumara plicatilis, commonly called Fan Aloe, arranges blue-green leaves in flattened fans atop branching stems. This sculptural aloe can become a small tree and prefers full sun with minimal summer stress.

Aloe perfoliata aka Mitre Aloe

Aloe perfoliata grows stacked, triangular leaves into spreading rosettes with a distinctive angular look. Mitre Aloe remains fairly low and responds best to bright light and lean, quick-draining soil.

Aloe nobilis aka Gold 🦷Tooth Aloe

Aloe nobilis forms spreading clumps of green rosettes lined with golden teeth. Gold Tooth Aloe colors up in brighter light and is easy to expand through offsets.

Aloe ferox aka Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox develops a bold upright rosette of heavily armed leaves and tall orange-red blooms. Cape Aloe needs strong light, room to mature, and careful handling around its sharp spines.

Aloe brevifolia aka Short-Leaved Aloe

Aloe brevifolia produces low clusters of short blue-green leaves edged with small teeth. Short Leaved Aloe stays compact, offsets readily, and works well in rock gardens or containers.

Aloe arborescens aka Torch Aloe

Aloe arborescens grows into a large branching shrub topped with rosettes and vivid orange flower spikes. Torch Aloe can reach 8 feet in warm climates and makes an effective drought-tolerant screen.