Basic Information Common Name: Aloe Vera Scientific Name: Aloe vera Native Habitat: Arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula, though widely naturalized and cultivated across the globe in tropical, subtropical, and arid climates. History / Discovery / Cultivator The history of Aloe vera is deeply intertwined with the annals of traditional medicine and

Basic Information Common Name: Torch AloeScientific Name: Aloe arborescensNative Habitat: Coastal regions of South Africa, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It grows naturally in various habitats, including rocky outcrops, coastal scrub, and mountain slopes. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Aloe has a long and rich history inter

Basic Information Common Name: Coral Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe striata Native Habitat: Southern Africa (primarily South Africa, including parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Free State). It is typically found in arid or semi-arid regions, often on rocky outcrops, slopes, and grasslands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Aloe, a l

Basic Information Common Name: Partridge Breast Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe variegata Native Habitat: Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Aloes have a long history of human interaction, primarily recognized for the medicinal properties found in the gel of certain species, notably Aloe vera. However, the genus Alo

Basic Information Common Name: Soap AloeScientific Name: Aloe maculataNative Habitat: Native to Southern Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, and Lesotho. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to grasslands and savannas, often on rocky outcrops or sandy slopes. History / Discovery / Cultivato

Basic Information Common Name: Spiral AloeScientific Name: Aloe polyphyllaNative Habitat: Drakensberg mountains of Lesotho and neighbouring parts of South Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator The captivating *Aloe polyphylla*, more commonly known as the Spiral Aloe, holds a unique place among succulent enthusiasts, not just for its striking geo

Basic Information Common Name: Lace AloeScientific Name: Aloe aristataNative Habitat: South Africa (Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Western Cape), Lesotho, Swaziland. Typically found growing in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Lace Aloe, scientifically k

Basic Information Common Name: Sunset Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe dorotheae Native Habitat: Tanzania History / Discovery / Cultivator The story of Aloe dorotheae, commonly known as the Sunset Aloe, begins in the rocky, dry landscapes of Tanzania. This striking succulent was formally described by renowned botanist Edgar Wolston Bertram Handsley Milne

Basic Information Common Name: Short-leaf AloeScientific Name: Aloe brevifoliaNative Habitat: South Africa (primarily the Western Cape region) History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Aloe is ancient, with species used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes for millennia, particularly around the Mediterranean and in parts of Africa. However, the sci

Basic Information Common Name: Climbing Aloe Scientific Name: Aloe ciliaris Native Habitat: Eastern Cape province of South Africa, specifically in thicket vegetation, coastal scrub, and bushveld, often scrambling among other shrubs and trees. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Climbing Aloe, Aloe ciliaris, is a distinctive species within the larg