Gasteria Ox Tongue Succulent
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Gasteria is one of Aloe’s relatives. Gasteria Glomerata (Ox Tongue) is a dwarf species of Gasteria that has long rounded leaves shaped like ox/cow tongues. The leaves are thick, gray-green, matte, stiff, a bit rough and slightly curve backward. It’s slow growing and low maintenance, making it a good houseplant.
In spring, it blooms orange flowers with bulbous base narrow tip, similar to the shape of a stomach.
All of the plants may be shipped bare root.
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Cactus mix or very fast-draining potting soil mixed with sand.
Bright light, but not direct sunlight.
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USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
