Hybrid Aloe 'black Gem'

Hybrid Aloe 'black Gem' Alworthia 'black Gem'

What is the plant

'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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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

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.
Sunlight
Prefers full sun
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

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Pruning
Remove faded leaves as necessary.
Temperature
Does not handle cold well
Popularity
20 people already have this plant 3 people have added this plant to their wishlists