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Aloe Black Gem

English name:

Aloe Black Gem

Latin name:

Alworthia 'Black Gem'

About me:

I am an extremely hardy, evergreen and perennial succulent that generates many tight offset, creating a large, low clump.

My triangular foliage are green and they became darker and redder when the catch more sun.

Origin:

I am native to the mountain grasslands of Lesotho and southern Africa.

Temperature:

I'm not really fussy and I should be able to cope with most temperatures.

Water:

Only water me when my soil feels dry to the touch because I am draught resistant.

And please never let me sit in stagnate water.

Height/Growth:

I can grow up to 30cm in height with a spread of around 40-60cm. But don't you worry I am not in rush and I grow slowly.

Feed:

Feed me a balanced succulent fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

Care:

I am not a fast grower and I rarely need to be re-potted.

Toxicity:

Don't eat me, this could cause severe discomfort!