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Gasteria pillansii
Also Known As
- Gasteria neliana
- Gasteria pillansii var. pillansii
- Namaqua gasteria
- Cattle Tongue
- Cow Tongue Cactus
- Lawyer's Tongue
- Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Gasteria pillansii plant details
Gasteria pillansii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional - 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 pillansii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, mottled leaves, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria pillansii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Gasteria pillansii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Gasteria pillansii plant
How to Grow Gasteria pillansii
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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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