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Gasteria armstrongii
Also Known As
- Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"-10"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Gasteria armstrongii plant details
Gasteria armstrongii is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria armstrongii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria armstrongii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Gasteria armstrongii plant
How to Grow Gasteria armstrongii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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
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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
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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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