Like a stemless Aloe spicata (sometimes with a decumbent stem and branches). Very similar in other respects, especially the flower. Native of southern Zimbabwe (rare).

The inflorescence develops during winter as an unbranched, densely flowered spike with short, bright yellow, bell-like flowers. The flowers open from the bottom up with a wave of orange exserted stamens and great quantities of sticky brownish nectar. They make excellent subjects for close up photography, especially when that nectar reflects or transmits the light.

One of a few aloes with similar flowers. Can be resolved from A. vryheidensis (South Africa) based on the shape of the rosette and the spreading leaves. Like A. spicata (Southern Africa) which grows a much longer/taller stem, also related to A. castanea (South Africa) which can reach tree size.

Like some of these other aloes, its leaves may turn intense orange and red colors in response to stress, especially drought stress. This colorful foliage can provide striking seasonal interest in the garden. It is rapidly reversible to green with red margins, for example, within two days of decent rainfall after extended drought.

This species was named after its discoverer, EJ Bullock, using the Latin word for bull.

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