Botanical name

Aloe hybrid 'Mountain Gem'

Common name

Aloe 'Mountain Gem'

Description

"Pastel red to cream bicoloured flowers appear in mid winter on this very decorative small ball shaped aloe comprising of blue-grey leaves with white spines. Best grown as a pot specimen but can be planted in beds if the position is well protected and the soil is very free draining. Requires high levels of light and heat for good flowering. Grey leaves. Neatly structured ball shaped bluish grey plant."

Flower Colour

Pastel red to cream bicolour

Flower Period

Winter

Fruiting

N/A

Location

Most soil types as long as free draining but rich soil preferred. If clay soils must raise plant so water drains away

Care

"Highly resistant to pests and disease. Feed yearly with a succulent fertiliser. Water during Summer, provide fertiliser/compost in Spring, remove old spent flowers (not necessary) and remove old leaves (not necessary)"

Mature Size

200 mm wide x 200 mm high

Pot sizes and plant height approximate (above pot);

200mm | 30cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

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Some quick facts about this plant:

	Full Sun
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	Wild Life Attracting
	Frost Tolerant
	200mm wide
	200mm high