Aloe 'Black Beauty'

Aloe

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Synonym
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Cactus and Succulents
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Disease Resistance
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Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Queen Creek, Arizona

Mission Viejo, California

National City, California

Ramona, California

Reseda, California

Spring Valley, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Austin, Texas

Mukilteo, Washington

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2004 | positive

I don't know what hybrid this is, but it's pretty incredible- small, suckering species with spineless, knobby, nearly black-green to blac...Read More

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