Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii
Armstrong gasteria
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
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Bronze | ||
| Autumn | Green Bronze | |||
| Winter | Green Bronze |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Gasteria are stemless, succulent perennials forming clumps of rosettes of fleshy leaves, often 2-ranked, and racemes of pendulous, tubular flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (Cape)
How to grow
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
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in spring or summer, by division of offsets or by leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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