Gasteria Bicolor var. Liliputana f. Variegata Succulent Plant

SKU: MYBG-SUCC-GAST-LIVA

Pot size: 3"
Price:
Sale priceRs.459.00

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Pink

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Gasteria

Genus

Medium

Maintenance

Outdoor Shade

Sunlight Requirement

Yes

With Pots

Small

Size

Twice A Week

Water Requirement

Product Description

Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana f. variegata is a rare, dwarf succulent with has short, dense leaves, which are smooth, shiny, green speckled, wide with white dots and variably striped with yellow

Gasteria liliputana 'Variegata'

Family

Aloaceae

Origin

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Description 

Gasteria are small, shallow-rooted, and relatively slow-growing succulent. They are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow dishes. Over time, clusters will naturally enlarge as the mother plant sends off .

Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana f. variegata is a rare, dwarf succulent perennial with has short, dense leaves, up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall stems, textured with white spots and porcelain edges. It even maintains some of the forest green coloration, but most of the leaf gives way to that bright yellow color. Flowers are small, about 0.8 inches (2 cm) long, pendulous, tubular to globose, bicolored reddish-pink and green, and look like little stomachs.

Environment

Gasterias are popular undemanding indoor succulent plants, tolerating a little shade and infrequent watering. However, some sun ensures a compact growth habit, attractive leaf coloration in some species and abundant flowers

These decorative little plants can be grown in interesting containers such as tea cups and even miniature baby shoes. Make sure the container had adequate drainage. If it doesn t, it might be a good idea to pop the plant out of its container and add a layer of gravel to the bottom to reduce the wicking action of the soil above.

Propogation

Gasteria is easily propagated by the removal of offshoots or by leaf cuttings in spring or summer. To propagate by leaf cuttings, remove a leaf and let it lie for about one month, giving the wound time to heal. Then lay the leaf on its side with the basal part buried in the soil. This leaf should root within a month or two, and small plants will form at the leaf base. They can also grown from seed.

Landscape Use

Suitable for Container, Rock Garden & Xeriscaping

 

Most succulents need to be watered twice a week during summers and only once in monsoon & winters. Varieties like Haworthias, Crassulas and Gasterias are well suited for low-light indoors and window-sills. If the leaves get too bulky, it is a sign of overwatering & if the leaves look shrivelled it is a sign of less watering.

As a general rule of thumb, all the ones with colourful leaves like Echeverias, Sedeveria and Graptopetalum like bright sunlight and semi shade in extreme summers. They cannot be kept indoors or in full shade. All succulents love morning sun.

You can fertilise your succulent once a month.

Watering tips : Make sure NOT to water on the plant itself. Water directly in the soil. You can use a cup or a glass to make sure the water does not spray on leaves. When watering, make sure water comes out of the drainage hole.

You can check our video on how to water succulents on : https://youtu.be/GnzodkMYcmg

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