Aloe rauhii

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Snowflake aloeCactus or succulent, Conservatory, House plant, Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Asphodelaceae

Height: 15cmSpread: 20cm
Tender

Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Plants in the Aloe genus are easy to grow, forming dense clumps of fleshy, light green leaves with soft toothed margins. Spikes of tubular yellow to orange flowers appear in summer, but rarely in the UK.

The snowflake aloe, Aloe rauhii is a rare succulent, forming rosettes of triangular, pale green leaves with oval white spots and tiny teeth along the margins. In full sun the leaves develop a purplish orange colour.

For best results, grow Aloe rauhii indoors as a houseplant, or in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny part of the garden. Ideally, grow plants in pots, which you can use in patio displays in summer, and move indoors in winter.

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Aloe ‘Rauhii’ and wildlife

Aloe ‘Rauhii’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Aloe ‘Rauhii’ poisonous?

Aloe ‘Rauhii’ causes an upset stomach. Its foliage, roots and sap are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People