- Botanical name: Gasteria 'Flow'
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Conservatory, House plant, Perennial, Evergreen
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Native to southern Africa and relatives of Aloe, plants in the Gasteria genus are named after the red, sack- or stomach-like shape of the flower. Stemless, with spotted thick leaves arranged in pairs or spirals, gasterias are typically used as houseplants and tolerate low light levels. Cultivated gasterias are unlikely to bear flowers, which hang from arching stems in summer, but you may be lucky.
Gasteria ‘Flow’ is a striking variety, with dark green, triangular-shaped leaves with white spots. It’s perfect for growing as a houseplant, where it will require little maintenance. Grow Gasteria ‘Flow’ at room temperature in well-drained, cactus compost and water sparingly.
How to grow Gasteria 'Flow'
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Dry
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Gasteria 'Flow' and wildlife
Gasteria 'Flow' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gasteria 'Flow' poisonous?
Gasteria 'Flow' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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