Alworthia 'Black Gem' - Aloe Black Gem
Shown here in 3.5" pot.
Will be shipped bare root.
LIGHT – Full sun, partial sun; shade during the harsh afternoon sun
WATER - Water deeply and regularly when dry.
SOIL – Needs well draining soil
COLD TOLERANCE - Zones 9b - 11b
DORMANCY - Summer
SIZE – up to almost 7 feet tall
FLOWERS – Reddish-orange flowers atop 16" tall racemes in summer
PROPAGATION – Cuttings, seed
TOXICITY - Not known to be toxic to humans or animals
Alworthia 'Black Gem' - Aloe 'Black Gem' - 3.5"
Botanical Name: Aloiampelos striatula
Common Name: Hardy Aloe
Family: Asphodelaceae