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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

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    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

    Gasteria liliputana is a cute dwarf species with deep green leaves mottled with mid green. The rosettes are highly offsetting forming tight clusters fairly quickly. Super easy as a pot plant for the summer patio that transitions to the indoors where it will tolerate lower light for the winter months. Gasteria are closely related to Aloe and Haworthia. Very easy to grow.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tender. Dark green leaves with cream spots.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Very small rosettes clumping; dark green to red in sun. Hardy to 30 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Light Shade to Shade. Indoor. Orange or Red, Bell-shaped Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Gasteria liliputana plant

    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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    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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    Gasteria excelsa

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-30"

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