No, Sasha, that is not an Aloe Vera. If it is it is a sort I never seen before. I growe them myself at home but I never seen it like this.

posted by Anne Phaal, at 01:41 pm EST on Wednesday, 05 January, 2005

Hello, this is "Henequen". IT Grow abundantly in Yucatan! It used to be their main export. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henequen for more info.

posted by Daniel, at 01:12 pm EDT on Wednesday, 12 April, 2006

no, this not an aloe its a tecilla plant.

posted by Jesse, at 02:48 pm EDT on Wednesday, 30 August, 2006