Scientific name: Aloe
Common name: Black Beauty
The dark leaves of this plant can turn a deep purple. The leaves are stiff, similar to a Gasteria. It is easy to grow outdoors. Look for coral colored flowers in the spring.
Quick Look at Aloe
- Full sun
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) wide - Zone 10a (Minimum 30° F | -1.1° C)
- Not cold hardy
- Propagation by offsets
- Can be toxic to humans and animals
- Summer Dormant
General Care for Aloe ‘Black Beauty’
A moderately growing Succulent that does well in containers or landscaping in full sun, but can also be brought indoors and potted on a windowsill.
Watering
There is a typical watering needs for a Succulents. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
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You can plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, place a room that gets a lot of sunlight near a southern-facing window.
How to Propagate Aloe ‘Black Beauty’
Stems and leaves can be used to propagation, although you may experience the best success with leaves.
You may think that you can grow ‘Black Beauty’ from leaves, but this is not the case, and you may find your leaves rotting.
Offsets
There will be small offsets around the base of the plant. Pull these up and allow the offsets to dry for a day or two.
