Aloe arista can be grown outdoors or indoors. Choose a spot in your garden that receives full sun to partial shade when you plant outdoors. This reduces their ability to absorb the sun and make food that they can grow. They have fewer stomata which means they are unable to absorb as much carbon dioxide. This further limits their ability for photosynthesis. The "The Rounded Ball Cactus- Parodia Magnifica", a fun and interesting look at this type of cactus that you can bring home. Of course, there are exceptions which form just a small part of the cactus type.