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    Gasteria disticha

    Also Known As

    • Gasteria angustifolia
    • Gasteria nigricans
    • Gasteria obtusifolia

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-12"
    • W: 3"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Gasteria disticha plant details

    Gasteria disticha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In spring and summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria disticha

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asphodelaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and white
    Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: coral and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, spotted leaves, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria disticha

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

    Gardening facts about Gasteria disticha plant

    How to Grow Gasteria disticha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • coral

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Gasteria liliputana

    aka Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana, Gasteria lilliputiana, Ox Tongue

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gasteria liliputana foliage, form by plant lust
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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 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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