Family: Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) Genus: Gasteria (gas-TAIR-ee-uh) Species: obliqua (oh-BLIK-wuh) Synonym:Gasteria bicolor Synonym:Gasteria caespitosa Synonym:Gasteria liliputana Synonym:Gasteria maculata Synonym:Gasteria marmorata
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Good Fall Color Foliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger N/ABloom Color RedBright Yellow Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Late Fall/Early Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From leaf cuttingsFrom herbaceous stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |