How Much Light Does Aloe Vera Need? PPFD & DLI

Well-draining soil is mandatory. Water deeply and let dry 100%.

  • Peak PPFD: 300–600 µmol/m²/s
  • Peak DLI: 10–18 mol/m²/d
  • Air temperature: 20–30 °C
  • Relative humidity: 30–50 %
  • VPD target: 1–1.5 kPa
  • Do not leave the substrate dry for more than 14 days

Targets per growth stage

StageFrom dayPPFDDLIPhotoperiodpHEC
Growth0200–400 µmol/m²/s8–14 mol/m²/d14 h6–70.5–1
Mature90300–600 µmol/m²/s10–18 mol/m²/d14 h6–70.8–1.2

Watering

Well-draining soil is mandatory. Water deeply and let dry 100%.