Another highly desirable succulent that inevitably disappoints is the spiral aloe. Above left: Aloe mulcata, late summer. Right is the same plant in spring. Because of their similar coloration and structure, they are often confused with Aloe maculata. However, Haworthia don't usually have spines. My What-not-to do's are easy to avoid and not necessarily difficult to fix. There are many beautiful baskets that you can buy at your local home improvement store. These will not only keep your cat away, but also make your home look more beautiful.