Black Gem Dwarf Aloe
Days from Seed to Maturity: 3 years
Lifespan: 12 years
Outdoor Planting Zones: 10-11
Pruning: Trim off dead leaves.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Dry soil.
Indoor Planting: Plant prefer temperatures of 70-80 degrees.
Water: Let soil dry thoroughly between waterings.
Food: Feed with a basic Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, such as Miracle-Gro, that has a NPK of 24-8-6, or your favorite well balanced fertilizer. Fertilize indoor plants per the directions accompanying your fertilizer of choice.
Potential Companions: Strawberries, sow thistle, onions, balm of gilead, scented geraniums, elderberry and borage.
Do not plant with: Anything that requires high moisture in the soil.
Additional information: The plant becomes darker and redder the more sun it gets.
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