Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aloe hybrida Black Gem Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Dense, Rosette
Description:
An attractive and compact Aloe that has very tightly clumped succulent foliage of green turning to dark shades of nearly black when grown in full sun. In spring orange to red flower spikes appear. The plant gets to about 10cm tall and makes a great display suitable for containers and garden beds. Looks great when used as mass plantings or as a colour contrast with other succulents.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained