Aloe rauhiiReynolds
Snowflake Aloe
Guillauminia rauhii
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Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
The specific name " rauhii(pronounced RAU - electrical engineering - eye ) " honorsWerner Rauh(1913–2000 ) , a prof of Botany at the University of Heidelberg in Germany and Director of the Heidelberger Botanical Gardens .
Aloe rauhiiis endemic toMadagascar .
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Aloe rauhiiis a little succulent that mold rosettes of hoar - light-green leafage with white , enthalpy - determine maculation and tiny white marginal dentition . It produce branch around the base and creates mounding clumps . The rosette can get through up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in height and 8 inches ( 20 cm ) in diam . The parting are triangular , evaluate up to 4 inch ( 10 cm ) long and 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) astray . They are flushed with dark-brown when exposed to bright sunshine .
The blush wine - ruddy flowers are cannular and can touch up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in length . They usually appear in winter or spring on uncomplicated or seldom branched chaff that can farm up to 12 inches ( 30 curium ) tall .
spark : When growingAloes indoors , place your plants in a southern or sou'-west - face windowpane with plenty of bright , indirect luminance . Outdoors allow weak subtlety , especially during the hottest parts of the day .
dirt : PlantAloes in well - drained soil specially develop for cacti and other succulent , ormake your soil admixture . Drainage is essential because too much wet around roots can make radical rot .
Hardiness : Aloe rauhiican withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : These succulent involve regular lachrymation but are very tolerant of short periods of drouth . water supply deep , but only when the grime is dry . cut off back onwateringduring the wintertime months .
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Fertilizing : Aloes generally do not expect plant food but may gain from the extra nutrient .
Repotting : These plant are not particularly tight - growing and will rarely require repotting . To prevent them from becoming rootbound , repot them in the spring in a container a few inch larger in diameter every few age .
multiplication : Aloe can be spread by offsets , thinning , or seeds from a matured industrial plant .
find out more atHow to Grow and Care for Aloe .
Aloe rauhiiis not listed as toxic for people and favorite .
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