It is believed that these plants originated in South Africa.
Gasteraloe plants have thick succulent leaves that are generally marked or stained and each leaf has jagged margins.
These plants sometimes produce tubular flowers that bloom in extensions that can be up to two feet (60 m) in length.
Reproduction occurs through compensations that grow from the base of the mother plant.
Description:
‘Green Ice’ is a slow-growing succulent with thick, flat variegated leaves. It’s perfect for beginning succulent growers, or those wanting an indoor garden. The leaves have gray spots and lines, with red and green tubular flowers. It grows relatively slowly, can get quite large with time with rosettes up to 12 inches (30 cm) across.
Scientific Name: x Gasteraloe 'Green Ice'
Synonyms:
х Gastrolea 'Green Ice'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: x Gasteraloe
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How to Grow and Care
These plants, which are grown outdoors like perennials in the frost-free climatic zones, look very well planted in rock gardens.
In areas of colder weather, Gasteraloes are wonderful houseplants and their popularity is growing as patio plants grow in containers.
Gasteraloe plants grow best in partial/mottled sunlight with protection from the hot afternoon sun.
Cultivated as an outdoor perennial in frost-free areas, Gasteraloe will generally survive only with little intervention from the gardener.
Like a houseplant or potted patio plant, Gasteraloe should be treated as a typical succulent... - Learn more at TIPS: HOW TO GROW AND CARE Gasteria
Origin
x Gasteraloe 'Green Ice' is a hybrid between Gasteria 'Little Warty' and Gonialoe variegata (formerly known as Aloe variegata).
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