Yes, you can. If you don't water your potting soil regularly, regular potting soil will be the same as succulent soil. While it is possible, especially with fine pumice it is less likely to happen. Unfortunately, you're unlikely to notice any outward signs of root rot until it's too late. If the cutting has been dried completely and has formed a callus, it is more likely that it will take root. The plant's yellow hue is caused by the sun. The Clanwilliam aloe, tall and unique, stands out in its natural habitatYi, just north from Clanwilliam in South Africa.