This species of Gasteria has its strap-shaped leaves in two opposite rows (distichous). Its flowers are 12–22 mm long. It very closely resembles its two relatives, Gasteria pillansii and Gasteria disticha to the north, both of which are also distichous. However G. brachyphylla can be distinguished by its very shiny, smooth leaves (its two relatives' leaves are rough with tiny tubercles). "Brachyphylla" means "wide/short leaves", and this species's leaves are shorter than its relatives'.
Gasteria Brachyphylla Care
Gasteria Brachyphylla
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
18°C - 28°C
Hardiness zone
9a - 10
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water a little, but regularly, allowing the substrate to dry slightly, especially in summer. Indeed, in the heat of summer, when your gasteria starts to rest, the water can end up causing root rot. At home in South Africa, the winter is quite dry, so it will need less water in winter.
Pruning
There is no need to prune or trim Gasteria.
Fertilizer
Plants react well to organic feeding (compost or any other liquid fertilizer).
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Sunlight
Gasteria have low light
Popularity
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