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Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta plant details
Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, mottled leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta plant
How to Grow Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
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
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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
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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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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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