Genus: Gasteria |
Specific Epithet: maculata |
Variety: 'Little Warty' |
Phonetic:
gass-TER-ee-a |
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Root Meanings: Belly, Stomach |
Origin: South Africa |
CA
Native: No |
Common Name(s)
: 'Little Warty' Gasteria |
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Minimum Temp: 32 |
Exposure: Shade to light shade |
Water: Little to moderate |
Type: Evergreen |
Persistence: Evergreen |
Height: 1 foot |
Spread: 1-2 feet |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Blooms: Spring |
Flowers: Orange shades |
Seasonal: -- |
Features:
- Cross between Gasteria batensiania and Gasteria cv. Old Man Silver
- Variegated white and green tough leaves
- Summer grower
- Propagate by division or leaf cuttings
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Considerations:
- Water in summer but keep quite dry in winter
- Outdoors in summer, indoors/greenhouse for protection in winter when temps drop below freezing
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Landscape
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Master List #: -- |