'Black Gem' is a tender, clump-forming, stemless, evergreen, perennial succulent bearing fleshy, broadly linear, pointed, red- or bronze-flushed, dark green leaves and long, slender stems bearing tubular to funnel-shaped, orange-red flowers in spring.
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Alworthia 'black Gem'
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
9b - 11b
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Alworthia ‘Black Gem’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Black Gem healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
Pruning
Remove faded leaves as necessary.
Sunlight
Prefers full sun
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Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Temperature
Does not handle cold well
Popularity
57 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists
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