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Gasteria brachyphylla
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Gasteria brachyphylla plant details
Gasteria brachyphylla is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria brachyphylla
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria brachyphylla
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Gasteria brachyphylla
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
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
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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: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 4"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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