There are many types of aloe plants, with Aloe Vera being the most common. Most varieties of aloe plants have thick fleshy leaves that contain a gel-like substance. Although aloe species with green leaves are the most common variety, there are also types of red-leaved aloes, golden aloes, and orange aloe plants.

Aloes are a type of flowering succulent, and there are over 500 plants belonging to the Aloe species. When they flower, aloe plants produce striking red, orange, yellow, or pink flowers.