Gasteria excelsa (Gasteria excelsa)
Gasteria excelsa is a slow-growing succulent with attractive, upright, tongue-shaped leaves, often forming dense rosettes.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is optimal. Protect from intense sun.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy loam is ideal to prevent waterlogging.
Temperature
Prefers average room temperatures. Protect from frost.
Habitat
Indoor, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light is optimal. Protect from intense sun.
Morning sun is acceptable.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix. A gritty, sandy loam is ideal to prevent waterlogging.
Prefers average room temperatures. Protect from frost.
Ideal range 15-24°C.
Indoor, Outdoor
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
Avoid fertilizing in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Indoor, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Gray-green
Leaf Type
Succulent
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAsphodelaceae
- genusGasteria
- speciesGasteria excelsa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No