This species is a winter-growing member of the complex that ranges from Aloe mitriformis to A. comptonii, all of which are from the Western Cape Province of South Africa. This species, which creeps along the ground in habitat, is distinguished by the light green, very succulent leaves that are dotted with white spots. The flowers, produced during the summer dry period, are yellow. These plants are rooted cuttings in 2-gallon pots.