Overview
x Gasteraloe beguinii is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Gasteraloe, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Gasteraloe beguinii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Gasteraloe beguinii, commonly known as lizard tail, is a climbing cultivar within the Gasteraloe genus of the Asphodelaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H6. This cultivar is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. It is of interest during spring and summer and requires watering during establishment. Propagation can be achieved through softwood or hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed with stratification.
About the genus
× Gasteraloe is a nothogenus of hybrid plants, from crosses between species in the genera Gasteria and Aloe or Aristaloe. Since the plants originated as hybrids, and accordingly are not true species in the sense of formal Plant taxonomy, Gasteraloe is not technically a true genus, but a "nothogenus", whether the plants' gametes are sterile or not.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gasteraloe
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Gasteraloe beguinii size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Gasteraloe beguinii
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Gasteraloe beguinii?
x Gasteraloe beguinii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Gasteraloe beguinii need?
x Gasteraloe beguinii grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Gasteraloe beguinii hardy in the UK?
x Gasteraloe beguinii has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Gasteraloe beguinii?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).