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Aloe rauhii

Also Known As

  • Aloe rauhii 'Snowflake'
  • Aloe x 'Snowflake'
  • Snowflake Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Aloe rauhii plant details

Aloe rauhii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer orange and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe rauhii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe rauhii

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful rosettes of green leaves speckled with so many snowflakes that they appear more white than green. They also send up 12 to 18 inch stalks with bright orange blooms tipped with yellow. Easy to grow in well-drained soil and good light. It makes a nice window sill or patio plant.
Another fantastic hybrid with striking markings on the leaves.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe rauhii plant

How to Grow Aloe rauhii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • salmon
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Aloe for your garden

aka Spiral Aloe

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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aka Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 15"-36"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
  • dry in winter
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aka Aloe 'Sunset', Aloe dorothaea, Aloe dorotheae 'Sunset', Aloe harmsii, Sunset Aloe

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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aka Reynolds Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 12"-16"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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