Can Aloe Vera and Echeveria share one grow tent?
One tent means one light, one timer and one climate. This is what Aloe Vera and Echeveria each need, and which differences moving the pots can fix.
The short answer
- Light: at their most demanding stage, one light level suits both — 200–355 µmol/m²/s.
- Day length: both are usually grown at 14 h, so one timer suits both.
- Temperature: both are comfortable at 20–26 °C.
- Humidity: both are comfortable at 30–50 % RH.
Light, stage by stage
| Aloe Vera | PPFD | Echeveria | PPFD | Suits both |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | 160–275 µmol/m²/s | Mature | 200–355 µmol/m²/s | 200–275 µmol/m²/s |
| Mature | 200–355 µmol/m²/s | Mature | 200–355 µmol/m²/s | 200–355 µmol/m²/s |
They share a light level in 2 of 2 stage combinations.
For plants whose target is daily light (DLI), the PPFD shown is at their usual day length. On a different timer it changes.
How to make it work
Keep both canopies at a similar height and set the light for 200–355 µmol/m²/s.
Where exactly, in your tent?
That depends on your tent, your fixture and how high it hangs. Add Aloe Vera and Echeveria in the app and it shows where each pot gets its own light.