Green Ice Gasteraloe - Gasteria Aloe Hybrid - Easy to Grow Succulent - 2.5" Pot

x Gasteraloe 'Green Ice' is a hybrid between Gasteria and Aloe variegata. It forms a compact plant with thick, smooth, variegated leaves in dark and light green. Slow-growing, it can get eventually form rosettes of up to 12 inches across. On mature plants, a tall spike of red-green tubular flowers may appear in summer. Gasteria is a genus of relatively rare, ​aloe-like succulents. It sometimes goes by the colloquial name "ox tongue," after the long, rough texture of the leaves. The plant is named for the sac-like shape of its flowers, which are supposed to resemble a stomach. The genus is native to South Africa, where it grows in lightly shaded conditions with excellent drainage. As a result, the plant tolerates lower light conditions than most other well-known succulents, making them very good houseplants. Depending on the species, gasteria leaves are often marked with interesting patterns and coloration.

• Loves the sun
• Water when dry
• Easy to grow
• Makes a great gift
• Immediate shipping in 2.5" pot