Now Blooming: Aloes

Nov. 24, 2024–April 5, 2025
Dates are approximate | Free with general admission
California Garden, Desert Garden, Cycad Garden
Winter is one of the showiest seasons at The Huntington, especially in the Desert Garden. Thousands of colorful aloes are at the peak of their bloom right now, making it the perfect time to explore this 10-acre landscape. Their torch-like inflorescences, or flower clusters, light up the garden in brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and gold.










Aloe 'David Verity' in the Desert Garden
Aloe ‘Rooikappie’, Little Red Riding Hood Aloe, is a more compact, cultivated variety of aloe. Photo by Sandy Masuo.
Aloe tongaensis | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Aloe fievetii blooms in the The Huntington’s new hillside cycad garden, a dramatic showcase for thousands of plants donated by the late Loran and Eva Whitelock. Photo by Gary Roberson. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Aloe elegans in the garden. Photo by Deb Miller. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Peak color is subject to change based on weather patterns, rainfall, high winds, and other factors. Stay up to date with bloom reports on our social media channels. TikTok | Facebook | Instagram
Explore an interactive map of what’s blooming at The Huntington