This suckering succulent has rosettes of recurved leaves and forms a dense clump. The thick bright green fleshy toothed leaves are covered in white spots that form bands and the pinkish tube-shaped flowers appear in a raceme high above the foliage.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Aloe greenii is naturally found in South Africa growing from central KwaZulu-Natal to southern Mozambique commonly in the shade of trees and shrubs in dry thorny woodlands. It appears from sea level to an altitude of 1,000 m (3,300 ft). 

It grows in well drained moderatly fertile sandy-stony soils in a semi-shaded open position and is drought tolerant but frost tender. 

Icena as it is known by the Zulu is grown for its clumping habit and its attractive foliage. It is [planted in small or arid gardens as a specimen or used in rockeries. It is also mass planted as a ground cover or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and establishes in 2-3 years, spreading quickly. It requires little maintenance and it will tolerate full-sun and can be used in roof gardens. ID 3724

Aloe (AL-oh)  greenii (green-nee-eye)

Xanthorrhoeaceae (zan-thor-RHO-AY-see-ee)
subsp. Asphodeloideae