Gasteria Ellaphieae
5 in stock
Gasteria ellaphieae is ’n kompakte, stadig-groeiende vetplant wat inheems is aan Suid-Afrika, spesifiek die Oos-Kaap. Dit behoort aan die Asphodelaceae-familie en is vernoem na die bekende plantillustreerder Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst. Die plant word gekenmerk deur sy digte, vlesige blare wat in ’n waaierpatroon (distig) gerangskik is. Die blare is donkergroen met ligte of wit kolle, en volwasse plante dra buisvormige pienk-rooi blommetjies op dun stingels in die laat winter tot lente. Gasteria ellaphieae verkies helder, indirekte lig en goed dreinerende grond. Dit is droogtebestand en moet slegs natgemaak word wanneer die grond heeltemal droog is. Hierdie spesie is ideaal vir potte of rotstuine, maar moet beskerm word teen ryp en oormatige vog. Voortplanting geskied maklik via blaarstekke of sytakke (uitlopers).
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5 in stock
Gasteria ellaphieae is a compact, slow-growing succulent native to South Africa, specifically the Eastern Cape Province. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is named in honor of botanical illustrator Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst. This species is known for its attractive, thick, mottled leaves arranged in a distichous (fan-like) pattern. The foliage varies in shades of green with white or pale spots, and mature plants produce tubular pinkish-red flowers on slender stalks during late winter to spring. Gasteria ellaphieae prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and should be watered sparingly—only when the soil is completely dry. Ideal for container gardening or rockeries, it requires protection from frost and excessive moisture. Propagation is best done through leaf cuttings or offsets.
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| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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| pot size | 7.5cm |
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