Aloe aristata can be grown indoors or outside. When planting outdoors, choose a spot in your garden that gets full sun to partial shade. This limits their ability to soak up the sun and convert it into food that they can use to 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. There are exceptions.