Gasteria Liliputana Large Form Plant (aloe-like) – UNUSUAL Deep green with white speckles all over the random short and long, thick tongue shaped leaves have rounded blunt tips and sends out frequent offset to fill the pot. Full grown plants can reach a foot wide and equally as tall and are well suited to both indoor and outdoor container growing. Gasteria prefer partial or dappled shade in the garden setting and are perfect for urban window sill growing.
The growth rate of Liliputana Large Form will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.
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OUTDOOR
Zone 10a-11
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PATIO
Zone 4a-11
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SOIL TYPE
Rich Moist
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% SUN
70-90%
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POT SIZE
3×2″ Square
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INCLUDES
One Plant
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Liliputana Large Form Gasteria are excellent window-sill plants that withstand more neglect than almost any other plant while flourishing in both bright and medium light locations. They add a wonderful accent to any dish-garden or table top. In cooler zones a containerized Gasteria can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
When you receive your new Gasteria, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a tray and moving it to a shady location, simply water when dry. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new Gasteria.
All Gasteria varieties grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Allow enough room for growth generally a 4″ to a 6″ diameter, 4″ deep container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your Gasteria will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.
Liliputana Large Form Gasteria enjoy a well drained, organic cactus mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from wet or mucky soils.
To help establish your new Liliputana Large Form Gasteria, fertilize sparingly a few inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.
Best outdoors if grown in zone 10a-11, find your zone here. This Gasteria requires 70-90% sunlight. Depending on your location partial sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Liliputana Large Form Gasteria should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.
At the nursery these Gasteria are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant this Gasteria in a brightly lit area you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.
Before leaving, Gasteria are inspected, watered, and pruned. Larger plants, generally those that ship in 8″ pots, will be topped to 36″ or 48″ overall, depending on the variety, if necessary, to facilitate shipping. Your new plants’ pot is then bagged to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Plants are tissue or kraft paper wrapped and generally secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts.
