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Gasteria liliputana
Also Known As
- Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana
- Gasteria lilliputiana
- Ox Tongue
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Gasteria liliputana plant details
Gasteria liliputana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria liliputana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria liliputana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Gasteria liliputana
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-8"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Gasteria 'Solana'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 2"-4"
- 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
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