Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa

Also Known As

Gasteraloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

10b-12

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Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa plant details

Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade. Indoor. Scarlet-Orange with Yellow Petal Tips.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa plant

How to Grow Aloe descoingsii x Gasteria caespitosa

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen