Aloe rauhii

Snowflake aloe

A miniature, clumping aloe from Madagascar, under 15 cm tall, with short triangular leaves densely marked with white spots. In the wild it is known from sandstone cliffs in dense bush at about 600 m, and it is listed in CITES Appendix I. It is the parent of many popular hybrid 'snowflake' aloes, so plants sold under this name are often hybrids.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Grows on sandstone cliffs among dense bush, forming small clumps in rock crevices. The surrounding bush gives some shade for part of the day. Its leaves turn purplish-orange in strong sun.

Reported at about 600 m; the single wild record carries no elevation.

Madagascar

🔒 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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