Potted Aloe brevifolia, 'Short-leaf aloe' succulent plant with a blurred background

Three potted Aloe brevifolia, 'Short-leaf aloe' succulent plants with a blurred background

Aloe Brevifolia

Name: Aloe Brevifolia
Brand: The Cactus Outlet
SKU: ABR5
Price: 59.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$59.00

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✔️ Professionally Packaged for Safe Delivery and Easy Planting
✔️ Care Support Included— real experts
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Why Customers Love Aloe brevifolia

• Compact, ground-hugging rosettes
• Beautiful blue-green, tooth-edged leaves
• Cold tolerant to light frost
• Excellent groundcover in warm climates
• Low maintenance & drought tolerant

Short-Leaved Aloe 🌵

(Aloe brevifolia)

Compact • Cold-Tolerant • Perfect Groundcover Aloe

Native to the rugged Western Cape of South Africa, Aloe brevifolia is a tough, low-growing aloe prized for its compact rosette form, blue-green foliage, and exceptional adaptability. This resilient aloe thrives where other plants struggle, making it a top choice for rock gardens, containers, and low-water landscapes.

🌵 Key Features & Growth Habit

Compact Rosette Form 🌱
Forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with thick, triangular leaves, reaching approximately:
• Up to 12 inches wide
• Low, spreading growth habit

Over time, plants may slowly offset, creating dense clusters.

Distinctive Blue-Green Foliage 🍃
The fleshy, toothed leaves have a soft blue-green color that adds texture and contrast to desert and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

Cold Tolerance ❄️
• Tolerates light frost
• Best suited for USDA zones 9–11
• In cooler regions, performs best in containers with winter protection

🌿 Perfect for Many Uses

🪴 Container Gardening
Ideal for pots on patios, balconies, and bright indoor spaces.

🏞️ Rock Gardens & Xeriscapes
Thrives in dry, well-draining soil and pairs beautifully with other succulents and cacti.

🌱 Low-Maintenance Groundcover
In warm climates, makes an attractive, drought-tolerant groundcover with minimal upkeep.

📏 Plant Size & Shipping Details

• 5-gallon plants
• Average size: 7" wide × 6" tall
• Ships bare root for safe transit and easy establishment

🚚 Why Buy from The Cactus Outlet

📦 Carefully Selected & Securely Shipped
Each Aloe brevifolia is hand-selected, wrapped, and professionally packaged to arrive in pristine condition.

🌱 Easy, Stress-Free Planting
All orders include planting, watering, and general care instructions so you can plant with confidence.

Aloe: Easy-Care Beauty All Year Round

Looking for a striking, easy-care plant? The aloe family offers a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors—making it perfect for any garden or container design.

Some aloes are compact and solitary, while others form beautiful clusters. Certain varieties grow tall and tree-like, adding bold vertical interest. Leaf colors can range from rich greens to stress-induced reds, and even cool blue tones—like the popular ‘Blue Elf’. From late fall through early spring (November to March), aloes reward you with vibrant flower spikes in shades of orange, red, and yellow.

Whether you're working with a bright windowsill, a sunny patio, or a full-sun landscape, there's an aloe to suit your needs. These plants thrive in a range of lighting conditions and are ideal for containers or low-maintenance garden beds.

Most aloes prefer protection from frost. In regions where temperatures dip below freezing, we recommend covering them overnight. However, we do offer a selection of hardier varieties that can tolerate nighttime temperatures down to the mid-20s (°F).

Aloes are tough, eye-catching, and flexible—an excellent addition to any indoor or outdoor space.

Looking for a striking, easy-care plant? The aloe family offers a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors—making it perfect for any garden or container design.

Some aloes are compact and solitary, while others form beautiful clusters. Certain varieties grow tall and tree-like, adding bold vertical interest. Leaf colors can range from rich greens to stress-induced reds, and even cool blue tones—like the popular ‘Blue Elf’. From late fall through early spring (November to March), aloes reward you with vibrant flower spikes in shades of orange, red, and yellow.

Whether you're working with a bright windowsill, a sunny patio, or a full-sun landscape, there's an aloe to suit your needs. These plants thrive in a range of lighting conditions and are ideal for containers or low-maintenance garden beds.

Most aloes prefer protection from frost. In regions where temperatures dip below freezing, we recommend covering them overnight. However, we do offer a selection of hardier varieties that can tolerate nighttime temperatures down to the mid-20s (°F).

Aloes are tough, eye-catching, and flexible—an excellent addition to any indoor or outdoor space.

Aloe: Easy-Care Beauty All Year

Looking for a striking, easy-care plant? The aloe family offers a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors—making it perfect for any garden or container design.

Some aloes are compact and solitary, while others form beautiful clusters. Certain varieties grow tall and tree-like, adding bold vertical interest. Leaf colors can range from rich greens to stress-induced reds, and even cool blue tones—like the popular “blue elf”. From late fall through early spring (November to March), aloes reward you with vibrant flower spikes in shades of orange, red, and yellow.