How Much Light Does Aloe Vera Need? PPFD & DLI
Well-draining soil is mandatory. Water deeply and let dry 100%.
- Peak PPFD: 200–355 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
| Stage | From day | PPFD | DLI | Photoperiod | pH | EC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | 0 | 160–275 µmol/m²/s | 8–14 mol/m²/d | 14 h | 6–7 | 0.5–1 |
| Mature | 90 | 200–355 µmol/m²/s | 10–18 mol/m²/d | 14 h | 6–7 | 0.8–1.2 |
Watering
Well-draining soil is mandatory. Water deeply and let dry 100%.
Sources
No primary source yet for this plant: these targets are common growing practice. We replace them as we find research that covers it.