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Gasteria gracilis variegated
Also Known As
- Gasteria gracilis [variegated]
- Gasteria gracilis f. variegata
- Gasteria gracilis variegata
- Gasteria gracilis variegatus
- Bow Tie Plant
- Variegated Cow's Tongue
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
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
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How to Grow Gasteria gracilis variegated
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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
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
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
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
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