You can do it if you pay some attention to grouping together plants that have the same cultural preferences - light, nutrient levels, moisture levels ....... Even then, one plant is bound to be more genetically vigorous than the other(s) and can out-compete less vigorous plants for root space, water, and nutrients.

Al

Countryfunk, how big a pot are you considering? I see two problems pottiing the three plants together.
For one, Aloe is a succulent..They need more light than Philos..Aloe soil needs to dry considerably between waterings. And as Al states, one plant may grow much faster than the other two.

The second problem is: As Spider Plants grow, their roots seem to grow doubly-fast. Thick, tuber-like.

It boils down to, after potting a pretty container, you may find repotting necessary.

If you have a large container, perhaps you can pot each plant indivually, then place in the large pot..
Even then, find something in place of the Aloe. Toni

I agree, but I'll say it more stongly, lol. I would never plant those three particular plants in the same container.

CF,

Don't treat your Aloe that way! If you've any questions on its care, there's an FAQ at the Cactus and Succulent Forum.

Although I don't grow the non-succulent houseplants you mention, I'd think that, like many mixed C&S bowls, it's not a good idea to mix your Aloes with your Philodendrons and such.

I agree with rhizo_1. This is not a combination I would try. In fact, I wouldn't try anything with a spider unless I intended it to be disassembled almost immediately, because of the thick-fleshy-root problem hopefulauthor mentioned.

I should have been more clear in my answer. I meant you CAN plant groupings of plants in the same container if you give some careful consideration to their cultural preferences, but I agree with everyone else that that particular combination isn't a good idea. Sorry if what I said mislead you.

Al

hey! thank you all for your posts. i will not plant them together now.