Ox Tongue. An attractive succulent with angled lance shaped green leaves with thick white warty spots and pretty stems of reddish orange flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Gasteria carinata var. verrucosa
An attractive succulent with angled lance shaped green leaves with thick white warty spots and pretty stems of reddish orange flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Gasteria |
|---|---|
| Species | carinata |
| Varietry | var. verrucosa |
| Common Name | Ox Tongue |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Aloeaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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