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Gasteria excelsa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-30"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Gasteria excelsa plant details

Gasteria excelsa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot and green foliage. In summer coral and green flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - 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 excelsa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asphodelaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and green blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, mottled leaves, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria excelsa

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Red Blooms.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Gasteria excelsa plant

How to Grow Gasteria excelsa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - 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

    • apricot
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • coral
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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