{"product_id":"aloe-brevifolia-crocodile-plant","title":"Aloe Brevifolia | Crocodile Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Crocodile Plant, also known as Aloe brevifolia, is a vibrant member of the Aloe genus! With teeth-like spikes on the outside of the leaf, it looks like the open mouth of a crocodile, hence the name and also known as short-leaved aloe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crocodile plant grows in clumps up to 12 inches tall and wide in its natural habitat and is suitable for both indoor rock gardens and outdoor rock gardens in temperate climates. Hailing from South Africa, it can thrive well in rock gardens, pots, and xeriscaping - making it an ideal small-scale groundcover too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blue-green leaves of the Aloe brevifolia crocodile plant have raised white spots that resemble thorns on the top and bottom, as well as soft white thorns on the leaf margins.The leaves sometimes acquire a lovely pinkish hue in cooler weather. In full sun, the tips turn to shades of red, yellow and orange, creating a spectacular display when exposed to bright light. It is important to gradually acclimate Aloe brevifolia to full sun to prevent sunburn and ensure its health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to flowering, the Aloe brevifolia blooms with its tall, red-pink flowers in late winter or early spring. This beautiful aloe plant attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Standing at less than a foot tall but with big personality traits such as thick triangular leaves colored glaucous green, yellow, blue, and gray - there's no denying that the Crocodile Plant makes for an exciting addition to any garden or container display! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/crocodile-plant-aloe-brevifolia-short-leaf-aloe?srsltid=AfmBOoo1hOs0KkF-wV4jI67LIL-MrPyotq4hMka_OxGqYppLNYQiwUwO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlanet Desert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Succular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49884403859649,"sku":"ALO027","price":12.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8303\/2001\/files\/2026-01-04_7-01-47.jpg?v=1767463510","url":"https:\/\/succular.nz\/products\/aloe-brevifolia-crocodile-plant","provider":"Succular.nz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}