Aloes in containers can make very decorative indoor houseplants. Aloes do well as pot plants because they do not need a lot of soil around the roots. Aloes can be enjoyed as a hobby in pots in a room or on a farm - there is more - a fancy or plain container can make a big change in a garden, in fact a garden can be made entirely in containers or pots only (save on weeding).


Potted aloes can be left without watering for long times, which is very convenient when going on a holiday
Aloe plants which would have been impossible to grow because of cold or too much rain can grow in pots and containers both outside and as indoor houseplants. When the weather is bad the potted aloe plants can be brought indoors for a special effect.


How to plant.
Use normal potting soil and mix with about 50% soil with small stones, broken pottery or the loose pieces of packing material(if light weight is needed) for very good drainage.

The hobby plants, and photo top of page is by Scot Ross
The containers, plants and photo above is from Ben Botha.