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    Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-8"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gasteria ‘’Kaleidoscope’ is a tough succulent species exhibiting green, lance-shaped leaves covered in a flurry of raised white spots, and with light green, striped variegation.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Gasteria 'Kaleidoscope' plant

    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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    Gasteria liliputana

    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
    Photo of Gasteria liliputana foliage, form by plant lust
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    Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta

    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
    Photo of Gasteria acinacifolia var. venusta by Stan Shebs
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    Gasteria batesiana

    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
    Photo of Gasteria batesiana foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Gasteria bicolor

    aka Gasteria bicolor var. bicolor, Gasteria caespitosa, Gasteria maculata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Gasteria bicolor by Stan Shebs
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    Gasteria disticha

    aka Gasteria angustifolia, Gasteria nigricans, Gasteria obtusifolia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-12"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Gasteria disticha by Stan Shebs
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