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Gasteriacarinata

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Gasteria carinata by palmbob
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Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gasteria (gas-TAIR-ee-uh)
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Species
carinata (kar-IN-uh-tuh)
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Synonym
Aloe carinata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
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