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× Alworthia 'Black Gem'

An evergreen perennial reaching 15cm high and forming a spreading clump up to 40cm wide of rosettes of fleshy, narrow leaves, varying from dark green to reddish bronze and purple, in high light conditions.

Synonyms
Aloe 'Black Gem'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Bronze Red
Summer Green Bronze Red
Autumn Green Bronze Red
Winter Green Bronze Red
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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