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Gasteria excelsa
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-30"
planting zones
- 9b-12
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Gasteria excelsa
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Gasteria 'Solana'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 2"-4"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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
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