Aloe squarrosa has smooth, green, spotted leaves that curve backwards.

The inflorescence is short and simple, and the flowers are light orange with green tips.

Aloe squarrosa is endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen.

[5] The natural habitat of Aloe squarrosa is limestone cliff-faces and rocky areas.

It is threatened by habitat destruction and is destroyed by goat herding.