Aloe plants are popular in New Zealand gardens for their bold form, drought tolerance, and minimal maintenance needs. With their fleshy, architectural leaves and occasional flower spikes, aloe species suit both indoor containers and outdoor dry gardens. This guide explores the most common aloe types grown in NZ, tips for planting and care, and how to keep them thriving year-round.
Aloe hereroensis (Sand Aloe) is a striking succulent valued for its broad pale blue green leaves marked with subtle white striping and its...
Aloe saponaria (Soap Aloe) is a hardy evergreen succulent valued for its attractive rosettes of fleshy, spotted leaves and colourful flower spikes...
Aloe vera is a well known succulent valued for both its ornamental appeal and soothing gel. It forms clumps of fleshy, pale green leaves with soft...
Aloe africana is an attractive Aloe that is grown for its interesting foliage. It bears succulent, grey-green leaves on an erect stem. The leaf...
Aloe alooides is a variety of Tree Aloe grown for its interesting foliage and impressive flower stems. It bears succulent and fleshy, green leaves...
Aloe Always Red is grown for its interesting foliage and impressive flower stems. It bears succulent and fleshy, dark green leaves with small teeth...
Aloe arborescens, commonly known as the Candelabra Aloe, is an Aloe grown for its interesting foliage and impressive flowers. It grows as a...
Aloe aristata, commonly known as the Lace Aloe, is grown for its interesting foliage and low stature. It bears succulent and fleshy, dark green...
Aloe bainesii, commonly known as the Tree Aloe, is a large variety of Aloe that can reach 15 m tall and 3 m wide. This impressive tree forms a...
Aloe ballyi, commonly known as the Rat Aloe, is an unusual succulent. It produces a rosette of long and fleshy leaves atop a slender stem. The fleshy...
Aloe bellatula is a charming compact succulent admired for its narrow dark green leaves decorated with attractive white spots. The foliage forms neat...
Aloe brevifolia, commonly known as the Crocodile plant or Short-Leaved Aloe, is a succulent that produces a rosette of warty, blue-green leaves that...
Aloe capitata is a striking succulent admired for its broad blue green leaves that often develop attractive red and bronze tones when grown in full...
Aloe castanea, commonly known as the Cat-Tail Aloe, is a shrub or tree-like Aloe that grows to 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide with a single stem. The long...
Aloe chabaudii is a striking succulent admired for its attractive blue green foliage that often develops rich reddish tones during dry or cool...
Aloe conifera is a striking succulent admired for its dense rosettes of blue green leaves that often develop attractive reddish tones when grown in...
Aloe cooperi, commonly known as the Grass Aloe, is a hardy succulent with impressive flowers in summer. The flowers borne on tall stems are elegant...
Aloe cryptopoda is a variety of Aloe grown for its interesting form, foliage, and flowers. It produces long, olive-green leaves which are held in an...
Aloe ferox, commonly known as the Cape Aloe, is a single-stemmed aloe that typically grows to 3 m tall and 1 m wide. The crown comprises a dense...
Aloe glauca, commonly known as the Blue Aloe, is a succulent that features rosettes of blue-green foliage. The leaves are broad with large, red-brown...
Aloe nubigena, commonly known as the Cliff Aloe, is a succulent that produces long and slender green leaves. The foliage is complemented with...
Aloe peglerae is a small, stemless aloe that features succulent, blue-grey leaves that tend to curve inwards. As the leaves curl inwards, they form a...
Aloe petricola (Stone Aloe) is a striking succulent admired for its broad blue green leaves arranged in large architectural rosettes. During winter...
Aloe Pink Blush is grown for its interesting foliage and low stature. It bears succulent and fleshy, light green leaves with dark green spots held as...
Aloe plicatilis, known as Fan Aloe, is a striking small tree or shrub featuring upright branches topped with fan-shaped clusters of grey-green...
Aloe pluridens, commonly known as French Aloe, is grown for its interesting foliage and impressive flower stems. It bears succulent and fleshy, green...
Aloe polyphylla, known as Spiral Aloe, is a striking succulent prized for its perfect spiral of fleshy blue-green leaves. Native to the mountainous...
Aloe Quicksilver is grown for its interesting foliage and low stature. It bears succulent and fleshy, cream-coloured leaves with dark green spots...
Aloe reitzii is a spectacular succulent admired for its elegant rosettes of blue green foliage and impressive flower spikes bearing masses of vivid...
Aloe rupestris is a magnificent tree aloe admired for its tall trunk, graceful canopy of blue green foliage, and spectacular flower spikes bearing...
Aloe speciosa is a magnificent succulent admired for its bold architectural form, broad blue green leaves, and spectacular flower spikes. Often known...
Aloe spinosissima, commonly known as the Spider Aloe, is a handsome, smaller succulent featuring blue-green leaves with spiny teeth. In winter, a...
Aloe squarrosa is a distinctive succulent admired for its compact growth habit and striking blue green leaves that curve backwards along the stem...
Aloe striata, commonly known as the Coral Aloe, carries fleshy, grey-green leaves with a red margin. The foliage is complemented with tall stems...
Aloe succotrina is a beautiful succulent admired for its dense rosettes of blue green foliage and spectacular winter displays of bright red flowers...
Aloe thraskii, commonly known as the Dune Aloe, is a succulent that carries fleshy, green-grey leaves arranged in a large rosette, held off an...
Aloe Venus is grown for its interesting foliage and impressive flower stems. It bears succulent and fleshy, dark green leaves with small teeth held...
From compact aloes perfect for pots to larger landscape forms, there are options for every garden. Many produce striking flower spikes that attract birds and add seasonal interest.
Aloes thrive in full sun to part shade and require free-draining soil. They’re ideal for rockeries, xeriscapes, and container planting. Protect from heavy frost and avoid overwatering.
Allow the soil to fully dry out between waterings and feed sparingly. Container-grown aloes benefit from repotting every 2–3 years and thrive with good airflow and light.
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