Ox-Tongue
Gasteria spp.
Also known as
Lawyer's tongue, Dutch wings
Gastrolea beguinii-yercaud-salem-India by Yercaud-elango (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
10b-11b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
40cm | Max | 50cm |
5cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Ox-Tongue Overview
Originally from South Africa, the genus Gasteria contains around 26 succulent perennial species with characteristic tongue-shaped foliage arranged in rosettes. Flowers are interesting, shaped like stomachs and usually bicoloured red and green-orange. This genus readily hybridises with species in the closely related genera, Aloe and Haworthia. Adapted to dry, sandy soils, Gasteria are considered fairly easy to grow and are popular houseplants.
Common problems with Ox-Tongue
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How to propagate Ox-Tongue
Cuttings
Seed
Division
Special features of Ox-Tongue
Attractive leaves
Attractive flowers
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Other uses of Ox-Tongue
Flowers and foliage.