Most of my 80+ aloe photos show the plants in gardens and in bloom. After all, aloes’ large, vivid flowers are a significant reason to grow these succulents from South Africa. Aloes bloom mainly in winter, but there’s at least one variety in bloom at any time of the year. There are dozens of species of Aloe, from tall trees to dwarf cultivars. Aloes typically have juicy, triangular leaves that form starfish-like rosettes. Some are smooth, others toothed and prickled. Such protrusions, like hardened wax, are seldom dangerous. Aloes hybridize readily, which can make them difficult to ID, so I had help.*

As with all photos on my site, you’re welcome to copy and use any of these providing the watermark is intact.

Use my photos of aloes and other succulents to…
— Learn plants’ names and recognize them.
— Create a wish list (maybe a private Pinterest page) of those you want for your garden.
— Make a custom greeting card, painting or other work of art.
— ID what you already have.

Most of these were photographed in Southern CA, but not all are readily available. Those recommended by landscape professionals such as Bill Schnetz (see Aloe Superstars: A Landscape Designer’s Favorites) are labeled in red.

Aloe aculeata

Aloe acutissima

Aloe africana

Aloe alooides

Aloe arborescens

Aloe arborescens ‘Lutea’

https://debraleebaldwin.com/portfolio-item/succulent-photos-aloes-bloom-identified/