X Alworthia 'Black Gem'
Alworthia 'Black Gem', Hybrid aloe 'Black Gem', Aloe 'Black Gem'
X Alworthia X Alworthia
'Black Gem' _ '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.
X Alworthia 'Black Gem' is: Evergreen
Clump-forming, Rosette
Orange-red in Spring
Flushed bronze, Dark-green, Flushed red in All seasons
Mealybugs Mealybugs
Generally disease free.
Remove faded leaves as necessary.
Offsets
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X Alworthia 'Black Gem' (Alworthia 'Black Gem') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Grow under glass in cactus compost in bright, filtered light, low humidity, & good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth & apply a low nitrogen feed monthly. Keep almost dry in the winter. Pot on in spring. Stand outside in summer.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, East
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
X Alworthia 'Black Gem'
Alworthia 'Black Gem', Hybrid aloe 'Black Gem', Aloe 'Black Gem'
X Alworthia X Alworthia
'Black Gem' _ '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.
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Rosette
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Orange-red in Spring
Flushed bronze, Dark-green, Flushed red in All seasons
Generally disease free.
Remove faded leaves as necessary.
Offsets
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X Alworthia 'Black Gem' (Alworthia 'Black Gem') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Grow under glass in cactus compost in bright, filtered light, low humidity, & good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth & apply a low nitrogen feed monthly. Keep almost dry in the winter. Pot on in spring. Stand outside in summer.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, East
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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