Aloe maculata – Soap Aloe purple-red This houseplant requires full sun

This houseplant requires full sun exposure

The leaves of the climbing aloe are arranged in a spiral pattern along the stems and are narrow

The flowers are typically small in size but add a lovely pop of color to the cactus

It is important to let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent overwatering

Aloe maculata – Soap Aloe purple-red This houseplant requires full sunIntroducing the Aloe maculata, known as Soap Aloe, which is the most popular type of ornamental Aloe plant. It gets its name 'soap aloe' because of its thick, gel like sap found in the leaves was traditionally used as a natural soap substitute for cleansing purposes. The Aloe maculate is also known as zebra aloe, an Aloe Saponaria. Like Aloe vera, Aloe maculate is closely related and is also traditionally used for treating skin complaints,