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Succulents Partly documented

Aloe bargalensis

A small aloe from the Bargal area at the tip of the Horn of Africa in north-east Somalia, described by Lavranos in 1973. Its home is hot and arid, with rain only in brief pulses, so it wants strong light, a very gritty mix, warmth year round and long dry spells.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Species-specific habitat notes were not reachable; the Bargal area is rocky, arid limestone hill country near the coast.

The measured site is at about 700 m.

Somalia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.