Gasteria Armstrongii is commonly known as ‘Flat-Leaf Gasteria’. It has some of the most attractive individual clones of any species. This summer-dormant succulent has a short, rounded, and thick rosette shape that grows up to 2 inches in height. Gasteria Armstrongii has its origin in South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family.
Growth Rate
Gasteria armstrongii is a rare succulent with dark green leaves. It has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
Flowers of this interesting plant are reddish-pink in color and are stomach-shaped. They bloom in January and February.
Watering and Feeding
Flat-leaf gasteria succulents require little water to grow. Fertilizer should be applied only once in the spring, for both houseplants and those planted outside.
Soil
During the hot summer months, keep the soil moist but not soggy. During the winter, only water when the soil is completely dried out.
Hardiness
Gasteria armstrongii has a frost tolerance of -1° C (30.2° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 10.
Light
This variety of Gasteria requires partial shade to thrive.
Propagation
You can propagate this succulent plant by removing offshoots or taking leaf cuttings in the spring or summer.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gasteria armstrongii |
| Common Name | Flatleaf gasteria |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Reddishpink |
| Genus | Gasteria |
| Growth Habit | Thick rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Dwarf perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Grows in Fynbos community |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Gasteria Armstrongii is commonly known as ‘Flat-Leaf Gasteria’. It has some of the most attractive individual clones of any species. This summer-dormant succulent has a short, rounded, and thick rosette shape that grows up to 2 inches in height. Gasteria Armstrongii has its origin in South Africa and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family.
Growth Rate
Gasteria armstrongii is a rare succulent with dark green leaves. It has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
Flowers of this interesting plant are reddish-pink in color and are stomach-shaped. They bloom in January and February.
Watering and Feeding
Flat-leaf gasteria succulents require little water to grow. Fertilizer should be applied only once in the spring, for both houseplants and those planted outside.
Soil
During the hot summer months, keep the soil moist but not soggy. During the winter, only water when the soil is completely dried out.
Hardiness
Gasteria armstrongii has a frost tolerance of -1° C (30.2° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 10.
Light
This variety of Gasteria requires partial shade to thrive.
Propagation
You can propagate this succulent plant by removing offshoots or taking leaf cuttings in the spring or summer.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gasteria armstrongii |
| Common Name | Flatleaf gasteria |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Reddishpink |
| Genus | Gasteria |
| Growth Habit | Thick rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Dwarf perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Grows in Fynbos community |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
