Aloe lolwensis

A stemless, clump-forming aloe from the islands and shores of Lake Victoria, described in 2001 and named after Nam Lolwe, the Luo name for the lake. It forms compact rosettes of upright leaves and suckers into dense clumps on grassland and rocky ground. It is listed as endangered. Grow it in bright sun with warm days, mild nights and a gritty mix.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets 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

Grows in grassland and on rocky ground on and around the islands of Lake Victoria. It is stemless, with compact rosettes of upright leaves, and suckers to form dense clumps.

Recorded between about 1220 and 1550 m, close to the lake level of about 1135 m and on the hills rising above it.

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🔒 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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