Aloe 'Black Gem'

Botanical Name: Aloe 'Black Gem'
Common Names: Black Gem Aloe, Dark Aloe

Create a bold focal point in your succulent collection with Aloe 'Black Gem', a stunning hybrid aloe prized for its compact rosettes and dramatic dark foliage. Its fleshy leaves display rich shades of deep green, burgundy, and almost black, with colours becoming even more intense in bright sunlight and cooler temperatures.

Supplied in an 80mm nursery pot, this easy-care succulent is perfect for adding year-round interest to patios, balconies, rock gardens, succulent bowls, and indoor plant displays. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for small spaces while its striking appearance complements both modern and traditional garden designs.

Why You'll Love It

• Beautiful compact rosettes with deep burgundy to near-black foliage

• Colour intensifies in full sun and cooler weather

• Drought tolerant and easy to maintain

• Excellent for pots, rockeries, succulent gardens, and indoor displays

• Produces offsets over time to form attractive clumps

Growing Guide

• Pot Size: 80mm

• Light: Full sun to bright partial shade

• Water: Water only when the soil has completely dried

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Growth Habit: Compact clumping succulent

• Frost: Protect from heavy or prolonged frost

Perfect For

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced collector, Aloe 'Black Gem' is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardening. Its unique dark foliage adds striking contrast to succulent arrangements and makes it a standout feature in containers, courtyards, and drought-tolerant landscapes.

As this is a living plant, size, shape, and colour may vary slightly depending on the season and growing conditions. Each plant is carefully selected and packed to ensure it arrives in excellent condition.

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