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Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope' plant details
Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 2"-4"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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 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
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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