Origin and Habitat: It is a coastal species and grows just north of Cape Agulhas, to the east of Cape Town (from Bredasdorp to the Riversdale area)

Habitat: In nature it gets most of its rain in winter or summer 14.8 in (375 mm). Grows on koppies, rocky ridges and slopes in clay in stony ground

Cultivation and Propagation: This is is considered a Dwarf Aloe. Likes a very well drained soil in partial sun, but the leaves are more colourful in full sun. It is one of the more cold and moisture tolerant aloes. It can also took the rainy periods fine too without becoming mushy and dying. Frost resistant, min temp 25°F (-4°C). Prefers alkaline soil.
Use: In warm climates it can be massed for use as a ground cover, or used as a clump amongst other plants. Because of its size it makes a excellent edging plant in the dry garden. It also does well as a potted specimen.
Propagation: Seeds and offsets. It is easily rooted in potting soil with warmth.