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Basic Info
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ is a small growing hybrid succulent. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 15 cm (6″) tall. The plants main feature are the green to bright green leaves that are covered by many dark green features around the triangular leaves.
Scientific Classification
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Genus: Aloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs a little less water than other types. The watering method is very important to keep your Aloe healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method for the succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Aloe ‘Doran Black’
This succulent type is a great choice for beginners. It grows in partial sun, filtered light, so it is the best option for indoors. It can grow healthy in containers.
Quick Facts:
- White leaves with green to black spots
- Partial shade to filtered sun
- Can be grown indoors
- Grows 15 cm (6″) tall
- Requires typical watering
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets, cuttings, seeds
- Generally not harmful to animals and people
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Aloe succulents do not need strong light. When planting Aloe ‘Doran Black’, the partial sun is the best for its growth. This succulent type can be grown indoors with enough light. Even if it prefers indoors, it can grow outdoors in partial shade.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Aloe ‘Doran Black’ in an indoor environment. It grows well in a partial sun/shade.
How to Propagate Aloe ‘Black Beauty’
Unlike the most succulent types, it can be propagated by offsets. It is also possible to grow them from stem cuttings or seed. The first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is important. If want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, this guide will help you: How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Origin and Habitat
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ is a hybrid by Dick Wright and it is incorrectly called ‘Dorian Black’
