Gasteria
Gasteria Baylissiana
Gasteria is succulents with fleshy leaves and tubular flowers. The thick leaves grow in two vertical rows on opposite sides of the stem forming a fan shape. The plant requires absolutely no pruning. It looks best when kept on the patio or potted in containers. Flower stems arise in spring and bear bell-shaped red-pink and green flowers. It's known to be disease-free and drought-tolerant.
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Get To Know Your Plant
Gasteria is recognisable from its thick, hard ‘tongue-shaped’ leaves. The plant bears stomach-shaped flowers and derives its name from the Latin word ‘gaster’ which means ‘stomach’. Other commonly used names include ‘ox-tongue’, ‘cow-tongue’, ‘lawyer's tongue’ and, occasionally,’ mother-in-law's tongue’!
Care Instructions
- Apply a dilute, low on nitrogen fertiliser fortnightly during late spring and summer.
- Make it stand outside in summer.
- Germination usually occurs within eight days of potting but it may take as long as one month depending on the species.
Features
| CATEGORIES | DESCRIPTION |
| Type | Cactus, Succulents |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Usage | Decor |
| Height | 0 to 50 cm |
| Shape | Rosette |
| Growth | Slow |
| Propagation | Leaf cuttings, Seed, Offset |
| Pests & Diseases | Mealybugs |
| Country of Origin of Product | India |
