Gasteria gracilis variegated

Also Known As

Gasteria gracilis f. variegata
Gasteria gracilis variegata
Gasteria gracilis variegatus
Gasteria gracilis [variegated]
Bow Tie Plant
Variegated Cow's Tongue

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

10a-11

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Gasteria gracilis variegated plant details

Gasteria gracilis variegated is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria gracilis variegated

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 IN - 6 IN - wide, 0 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria gracilis variegated

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shiny, spotted leaves with pointed ends, special variegated gasteria. Grows in a fan shape. Small plant, produces offsets to fill a pot. Part shade. Beautiful colors!

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Gasteria gracilis variegatus is a dwarf succulent plant with clustering stacks of cream variegated fleshy striped fat pillowy tongue like leaves. Sometimes called the bow-tie plant.