Aloes & haworthias — Asphodelaceae

Most aloes & haworthias are not pet-safe. Of the 152 aloes & haworthias in the Growli library, 108 (71%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 44 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.

Most aloes & haworthias want plenty of direct sun — 103 of the 152 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Some aloes & haworthias suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

The Asphodelaceae family — the aloes & haworthias — groups 152 species across 7 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Aloe, Hemerocallis, Haworthia. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.