is aloe vera a cactus
Although similar in appearance to cacti, aloe vera is not a cactus but a succulent and a member of the lily family. Aloe plants are more closely related to tulips and asparagus than to cacti.1  Plants That Look Like Aloe Vera. 2  Is Aloe Part of the Cactus Family?lthough similar in appearance to cacti, aloe vera is not a cactus but a succulent and a member of the lily family. Aloe plants are more closely related to tulips and asparagus than to cacti. 1  Plants That Look Like Aloe Vera. 2  Is Aloe Part of the Cactus Family?