Gasteria excelsa (Regal Oxtongue) Handmade Pots

Gasteria excelsa (Regal Oxtongue) Handmade PotsOne of the largest of the Gasteria species, this can grow into a striking focus plant, with diameter of up to 75 cm! The leaves are large and broad, with scattered spots. The flower is red, with green tips and born on a large inflorescence up to 2 meters tall. Plants being offered are already fairly large, with leaves up to 20 cm long, though still distichous and will only start spiraling when they reach about 30 cm. Plants should be grown in semi

These are seed grown plants and originate from plants in the Victoria West region

the bulbs having a diameter of approximately 3 cm

Water well throughout the summer and never allow to dry out too much

This species can also grow large

with heads reaching 2 cm diameter and normally with only two heads

The species is known only from a small area near Steinkopf

Plants are seed grown and already form substantial clumps

ample sunlight and needs only light watering throughout the year in order to retain the compact habit

rounded and very fuzzy heads producing crimson

This tree can reach a height of six meters

which is quite unique

Produces a milky latex that may be poisonous