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Gasteria carinata (Gasteria carinata)

Gasteria carinata is a slow-growing succulent native to South Africa, recognized for its distinctive, upright, tongue-shaped leaves.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus mix.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus mix.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures.

Tolerates cooler temps in winter.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Dilute to half strength.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.2-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Gray-Green

Leaf Type

Fleshy, succulent

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Aloe carinata Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsphodelaceae
  • genusGasteria
  • speciesGasteria carinata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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