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    Gasteria nigricans monstrose

    Also Known As

    • Black Gasteria

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Gasteria nigricans monstrose plant details

    Gasteria nigricans monstrose is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria nigricans monstrose

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria nigricans monstrose

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light Shade to Shade. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Salmon Pink, Bell Shaped Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Small dark green rosettes, reddish in sun, leaves in all directions.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Gasteria nigricans monstrose plant

    How to Grow Gasteria nigricans monstrose

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Gasteria liliputana

    aka Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana, Gasteria lilliputiana, Ox Tongue

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gasteria liliputana foliage, form by plant lust
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    Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta by Stan Shebs
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    Gasteria batesiana

    aka Aloe batesiana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 8"-15"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Gasteria batesiana foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Gasteria bicolor

    aka Gasteria bicolor var. bicolor, Gasteria caespitosa, Gasteria maculata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Gasteria bicolor by Stan Shebs
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    Gasteria disticha

    aka Gasteria angustifolia, Gasteria nigricans, Gasteria obtusifolia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-12"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Gasteria disticha by Stan Shebs
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