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Alworthia Black Gem succulent featuring pointed, reddish-brown leaves in a black square pot with pebbles on a wooden surface.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick reddish-brown leaves in a black square pot on a wooden surface, beige background.
An Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed, brownish-green leaves in a black plastic pot with pebbles on a wooden surface.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed reddish-brown leaves in a black pot with gravel, displayed on a wooden surface.
Aloe Black Gem with pointed, brownish-green leaves in a black square pot with light gravel, displayed on a wooden surface.
Aloe Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed leaves in a brown pot with white rocks, surrounded by blurred potted succulents.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed green leaves in a terra-cotta pot with gray gravel, surrounded by other succulents.
Alworthia Black Gem potted succulent, nestled in soil with small rocks, featuring dark green, glossy leaves.
Close-up of an Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in a small gray-gravel pot, others blurred behind.
Alworthia Black Gem, a small green succulent with thick pointed leaves, in a round pot with gray gravel; similar plants blurred behind.
Top view of an Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed leaves in a pot of light gray rocks, surrounded by other succulents.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent in a brown pot with white rocks; pointed green leaves, blurred similar succulents in background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in a round pot with gray rocks; other succulents blurred in background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent in a brown pot with light pebbles, surrounded by other potted succulents in the background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent displayed in a pot, showcasing its vibrant green foliage, perfect for adding greenery to any space.
A potted Aloe Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in white gravel, surrounded by other succulents in the background.
Alworthia Black Gem with deep green leaves sits in a pot, adding a stylish, eye-catching accent to any indoor or outdoor space.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent in a pot, adding greenery and charm as a decorative indoor plant for any space.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with glossy, dark green leaves, shown in a pot—adds unique charm to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Close-up of an Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed leaves in a small pot of light gravel, set outdoors with earth-toned background.
A hand holds a small brown pot with an Aloe Black Gem succulent and light gravel; colorful plants are blurred in the background.
Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed leaves in a small brown pot with light gravel, displayed outdoors on a sunny day.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed green leaves in a terracotta pot with light rocks, displayed outdoors on wood.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with spiky green leaves in a brown plastic pot with white rocks, outdoors among blurred colorful plants.
A close-up of an Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed green leaves in a pebble-filled pot, outdoors with blurred plants and flowers.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed brownish-green leaves in a black gravel pot, on wood with a blurred beige background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed reddish-green leaves in a black plastic pot with gravel, shown on a white background.
An Aloe Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed reddish-brown leaves in a square black pot of light pebbles on a white background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent featuring pointed, reddish-brown leaves in a black square pot with pebbles on a wooden surface.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick reddish-brown leaves in a black square pot on a wooden surface, beige background.
An Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed, brownish-green leaves in a black plastic pot with pebbles on a wooden surface.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed reddish-brown leaves in a black pot with gravel, displayed on a wooden surface.
Aloe Black Gem with pointed, brownish-green leaves in a black square pot with light gravel, displayed on a wooden surface.
Aloe Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed leaves in a brown pot with white rocks, surrounded by blurred potted succulents.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed green leaves in a terra-cotta pot with gray gravel, surrounded by other succulents.
Alworthia Black Gem potted succulent, nestled in soil with small rocks, featuring dark green, glossy leaves.
Close-up of an Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in a small gray-gravel pot, others blurred behind.
Alworthia Black Gem, a small green succulent with thick pointed leaves, in a round pot with gray gravel; similar plants blurred behind.
Top view of an Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed leaves in a pot of light gray rocks, surrounded by other succulents.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent in a brown pot with white rocks; pointed green leaves, blurred similar succulents in background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in a round pot with gray rocks; other succulents blurred in background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent in a brown pot with light pebbles, surrounded by other potted succulents in the background.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent displayed in a pot, showcasing its vibrant green foliage, perfect for adding greenery to any space.
A potted Aloe Black Gem succulent with thick, pointed green leaves in white gravel, surrounded by other succulents in the background.
Alworthia Black Gem with deep green leaves sits in a pot, adding a stylish, eye-catching accent to any indoor or outdoor space.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent in a pot, adding greenery and charm as a decorative indoor plant for any space.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with glossy, dark green leaves, shown in a pot—adds unique charm to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Close-up of an Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed leaves in a small pot of light gravel, set outdoors with earth-toned background.
A hand holds a small brown pot with an Aloe Black Gem succulent and light gravel; colorful plants are blurred in the background.
Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed leaves in a small brown pot with light gravel, displayed outdoors on a sunny day.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with pointed green leaves in a terracotta pot with light rocks, displayed outdoors on wood.
Alworthia Black Gem succulent with spiky green leaves in a brown plastic pot with white rocks, outdoors among blurred colorful plants.
A close-up of an Aloe Black Gem succulent with pointed green leaves in a pebble-filled pot, outdoors with blurred plants and flowers.

Introducing the Aloe black gem, known as Alworthia Black Gem. It's a really cool succulent plant that's become quite popular among plant enthusiasts. Alworthia 'Black Gem' is an interspecific hybrid created by crossing Aloe speciosa and Haworthia cymbiformis. It is also known as Alworthia pentagona

Aloe 'Black Gem' is an appreciated succulent that grows thick, fleshy, triangular leaves in stemless rosettes. It spreads freely, making a dense clump. In direct sunlight, the leaves change color from dark green to reddish-brown or bronze. The more sun they receive, the darker and redder they get. These leaves have white spots or tubercles on their upper surfaces, giving them an interesting textured appearance. It's a small to medium-sized succulent that can reach a mature size of about 6 to 8 inches in height.

When it comes to flowers, the Black Gem Aloe produces small tubular flowers that can vary in color from pale pink to coral. The flowers typically bloom in the summer months and can add a lovely touch to the plant's overall aesthetic.

In terms of care, the Alworthia Black Gem prefers bright but indirect sunlight. It's important to avoid exposing it to direct sunlight for extended periods as it can lead to leaf burn. As for watering, it's best to let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent overwatering, which can cause root rot. Use well drained succulent potting mix for healthy growth. If growing indoors, your Aloe black gem thrives in warm temperatures between 65-75 °F. For outdoor cultivation, it is well-suited in USDA zones 9-11.

Propagation of the Black Gem Aloe can be done through offsets or leaf cuttings. Offsets are small baby plants that grow from the base of the mother plant and can be separated and potted individually. Leaf cuttings involve taking a healthy leaf and allowing it to callus over before planting it in well-draining soil.

Overall, the Alworthia Black Gem is a stunning succulent with its dark foliage and unique triangular leaves. It's relatively low maintenance, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced plant lovers.

Bloom Season

Summer

Flower Color

White--pale pink--coral

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

8 in. tall

Plant Type

Succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat tolerant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Aloe Black Gem – Alworthia Black Gem

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Introducing the Aloe black gem, known as Alworthia Black Gem. It's a really cool succulent plant that's become quite popular among plant enthusiasts. Alworthia 'Black Gem' is an interspecific hybrid created by crossing Aloe speciosa and Haworthia cymbiformis. It is also known as Alworthia pentagona

Aloe 'Black Gem' is an appreciated succulent that grows thick, fleshy, triangular leaves in stemless rosettes. It spreads freely, making a dense clump. In direct sunlight, the leaves change color from dark green to reddish-brown or bronze. The more sun they receive, the darker and redder they get. These leaves have white spots or tubercles on their upper surfaces, giving them an interesting textured appearance. It's a small to medium-sized succulent that can reach a mature size of about 6 to 8 inches in height.

When it comes to flowers, the Black Gem Aloe produces small tubular flowers that can vary in color from pale pink to coral. The flowers typically bloom in the summer months and can add a lovely touch to the plant's overall aesthetic.

In terms of care, the Alworthia Black Gem prefers bright but indirect sunlight. It's important to avoid exposing it to direct sunlight for extended periods as it can lead to leaf burn. As for watering, it's best to let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent overwatering, which can cause root rot. Use well drained succulent potting mix for healthy growth. If growing indoors, your Aloe black gem thrives in warm temperatures between 65-75 °F. For outdoor cultivation, it is well-suited in USDA zones 9-11.

Propagation of the Black Gem Aloe can be done through offsets or leaf cuttings. Offsets are small baby plants that grow from the base of the mother plant and can be separated and potted individually. Leaf cuttings involve taking a healthy leaf and allowing it to callus over before planting it in well-draining soil.

Overall, the Alworthia Black Gem is a stunning succulent with its dark foliage and unique triangular leaves. It's relatively low maintenance, making it a great choice for both beginner and experienced plant lovers.

Bloom Season

Summer

Flower Color

White--pale pink--coral

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

8 in. tall

Plant Type

Succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat tolerant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Alworthia Black Gem
Common Name Aloe Black Gem
Dormancy Winter
Family Aloaceae
Flower Color White, pale pink, coral
Genus Alworthia
Growth Habit Rosette
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 8 in. tall
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Succulent
Propagation By offsets, leaf cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat tolerant, pest resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, Friendly to dogs, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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