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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Gasteria maculata] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Gasteria bicolor (Lawyer's Tongue) - This native to the Southern Cape Province of South Africa has fleshy 6-8 inch long by 1 inch wide rough, pointed tongue-like foliage. The peculiar leaves are dark green spotted with small white dots and the tips of the leaves are a rosy color. These leaves grow out of the center of the plant and with maturity they recurve to the ground. Pink flowers that bulge down towards their middle, looking a bit like a Buddha's belly, rise well above the foliage on a branched inflorescence in the summer. It makes offsets freely. Does best in full coastal sun or light shade. Plants in shade have longer leaves and rarely have a red tinge in the foliage. Irrigate sparingly. Also a great potted plant. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Gasteria bicolor.
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