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Armstrong gasteria | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Armstrong gasteria

Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii

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Genus: Gasteria
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, dwarf succulent with thick, dark green, rough-textured, tounge-like leaves. In full sun the leaves take on a bronze flush. Small orange-red flowers are produced on a slender spike to 50cm tall in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in filtered light. During the summer water moderately and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser once or twice. Keep dry during winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in spring or summer, by division of offsets or by leaf cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years