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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Gasteria maculata] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Gasteria bicolor (Lawyer's Tongue) - This native to the Southern Cape Province of South Africa has fleshy 6-8 inches long by 1 inch wide rough, pointed tongue-like foliage. The peculiar leaves are dark green spotted with small white dots and the tips of the leaves are a rosy color. These leaves grow out of the center of the plant and with maturity they recurve to the ground. Pink flowers that bulge down towards their middle, looking a bit like a Buddha's belly, rise well above the foliage on a branched inflorescence the summer. It makes offsets freely. Does best in full coastal sun or light shade. Plants in shade have longer leaves and rarely have a red tinge in the foliage. Irrigate sparingly. Also a great potted plant. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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