Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii is a clump-forming, rosette-forming succulent in the Asphodelaceae with thick, tongue-shaped, mottled leaves. It remains evergreen and produces basal offsets that form compact clumps. Plants flower in the UK from March to May. The foliage is the main ornamental feature outside the flowering period.

Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii is a clump-forming Gasteria with thick, mottled, tongue-shaped leaves and UK flowers from March to May.

Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii

Gasteria nitida var. armstrongii | Mottled-tongue Gasteria

Gasteria pseudo-nigra is a clump-forming, rosette-forming succulent in the Asphodelaceae with mottled leaves. It favours full shade to partial shade and a well-drained loam-and-sand growing medium. Tender in the UK (H1a), it is most often grown as a houseplant or under glass in a conservatory or greenhouse. It flowers March to May.

Gasteria pseudo-nigra is a clump-forming rosette succulent for bright, sheltered positions and container growing in a conservatory or as a houseplant.