x Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Bigeneric hybrid of aloe speciosa and haworthia cymbiformis. Forms a large clump with many tiny offsets. Its fleshy leaves can range from a deep green, bronze, purple or red colour, depending on the amount of sunlight the plant receives. Can be susceptible to aphids.

plant Features

Partial shade
Very little water
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Free draining

plant information

Common name

Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Latin name

x Alworthia 'Black Gem'

type

Succulent

family

Asphodelaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Alworthia Black Gem is 0.35meters x 0.25meters

0.35 M 0.25 M

x Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Flowering Season

From Mid Summer TO Mid Summer

Haworthia and Haworthiopsis will produce flowers, usually a few weeks after the "longest day" of the year, i.e. in Summer. However the flowers aren't very exciting, although because Haworthia and Haworthiopsis are very slow and compact plant not much happens visually during the year therefore the flowering period can be a welcome treat to show that your plant is actually "alive".

Planting Young Plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

When you re-pot your Haworthia or Haworthiopsis you can separate the offsets from the parent. Use a sharp knife and cut as close to the parent plant as possible, ensure the offset has some roots. Wait a day for the offset to dry slightly then pot up in a small container using a standard potting or cactus compost mix. Water and keep warm.

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