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Gasteria sp. (variegated)
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-10"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Gasteria sp. (variegated) plant details
Gasteria sp. (variegated) is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria sp. (variegated)
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria sp. (variegated)
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
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Gardening facts about Gasteria sp. (variegated) plant
How to Grow Gasteria sp. (variegated)
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- green
Flower Season
- 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
aka Gasteria 'Solana'
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
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
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
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