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Alworthia 'Black Gem'

4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Genus

Alworthia

How to care for Alworthia 'Black Gem'

💦 Water

How often to water your Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Alworthia 'Black Gem' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Alworthia 'Black Gem' in your home

Alworthia 'Black Gem' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Alworthia 'Black Gem' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alworthia 'Black Gem' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Alworthia 'Black Gem': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alworthia 'Black Gem' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Alworthia 'Black Gem' is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Alworthia 'Black Gem' →

Common Alworthia 'Black Gem' Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Alworthia 'Black Gem' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Alworthia 'Black Gem' Water Frequency →

Alworthia 'Black Gem' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Alworthia 'Black Gem' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Alworthia 'Black Gem' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Alworthia 'Black Gem' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Alworthia 'Black Gem' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

How and When to Prune Alworthia 'Black Gem' →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Alworthia 'Black Gem'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

Care Summary for Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Alworthia 'Black Gem'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 3

Survivor 2

Pest magnet 1

Easy to propagate 1

@Virginia

4 Plants

97 XP

Auburn, GA

07/08/2021

Grows super fast, but came from the store with a terrible mealy bug infestation. A simple alcohol treatment was useless given the severity of the parasites, so I took the 3 best blooms and had to thoroughly clean them and repot them. They’re already bouncing back and sprouting new blooms :)

Fast grower

Survivor

Pest magnet