Gasteria Species
Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii
| Family: | Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Gasteria (gas-TAIR-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | nitida var. armstrongii |
| Synonym: | Gasteria armstrongii |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Foliage Color:
Dark/Black
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)
Brea, California
Reseda, California
Spring Valley, California
Miami, Florida
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 23, 2015, poeciliopsis from Phoenix, AZ wrote: Central Phoenix -- Some plants never seem to change. My Gasteria armstrongii is over 20 years old and looks just about the same now as it did then. It does flower, but never seems to grow. It is in partial shade with once-a-month water and is under a cold frame in winter. A stolid plant. |
| Positive | On May 20, 2008, IRFAN_LODHI from faisalabad, gasteria nitida var armstrongii is a best succlent palnt . its shape are like arms its leaves are very strong and thick . i found it is a suitable for very hot climate . but in winter its look more bautiful . |
| Positive | On Aug 20, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Dark green to nealy black compact shiny warty distichous (grows in two planes only) suckering species- very slow growing. Great of small pots. |
