It is endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen,[2] and may be known by the common name, Socotrine aloe.

[3] A variable species, usually a blue-green colour but sometimes reddish, especially in exposed positions.

The inflorescence is branched, and the flowers reddish orange with yellow tips.

[citation needed] Its natural habitat is rocky areas.

At present, it is under no immediate threat but some populations are potentially vulnerable to pests, climate change and over-harvesting.