About
Gasteria conspurcata is a compact stemless succulent with fleshy, spotted, keeled leaves and arching stems of pendant, tubular pink flowers. A rewarding and ornamental succulent for a sunny windowsill or cactus house.
About the genus
Gasteria, the ox tongues, are stemless, succulent perennials forming clumps of rosettes of fleshy leaves � often two-ranked and typically spotted or banded � and producing racemes of pendulous, tubular flowers. Tolerant of shade, they are easy and rewarding succulents for indoor growing.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in very well-drained, gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and vine weevil may occur.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.