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Carpet Aloe Plant Care
Aloinopsis spathulata (Thunb.) L.Bolus
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Aloinopsis spathulata is a unique succulent known for its distinctive spatula-shaped leaves that range in color from green to purple. Originating from the rocky slopes of South Africa, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its compact growth habit and striking appearance.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Carpet Aloe?
Water Carpet Aloe every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Carpet Aloe Native To?
What Is the Carpet Aloe?
Carpet Aloe (Aloinopsis spathulata) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Aloinopsis genus. Carpet Aloe is native to the northern Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Carpet Aloe displays a low clumping succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Carpet Aloe produces daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, white, or pink.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Carpet Aloe?
Aloinopsis spathulata requires watering every 10–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Carpet Aloe Need?
Carpet Aloe thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Carpet Aloe Prefer?
Aloinopsis spathulata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Carpet Aloe prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Carpet Aloe?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Carpet Aloe to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Carpet Aloe?
Feed Carpet Aloe every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Carpet Aloe?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Carpet Aloe?
Carpet Aloe can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dewplant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Carpet Aloe Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Carpet Aloe, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Carpet Aloe?
Carpet Aloe is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Carpet Aloe Need?
Carpet Aloe grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Carpet Aloe is native to the northern Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Carpet Aloe is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aloinopsis genus — compare its care with other Aloinopsis species on PlantoScan.
Aloinopsis is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Carpet Aloe thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aloinopsis spathulata (Thunb.) L.Bolus, family Aizoaceae (first published in Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 256. 1954.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Carpet Aloe, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Danie Palm, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 6a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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