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.

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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)
Mature Size	2 in. tall
Native Area	South Africa
Plant Type	Dwarf perennial succulent
Propagation	By cuttings
Propagation	By cuttings, offsets
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, frost tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features	Grows in Fynbos community
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Sun Exposure	Full sun, Partial shade
Toxicity	Safe for humans
Toxicity	Safe for humans, safe for pets