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Gasteraloe 'Flow' (Gasteria carinata var. verrucosa x Aloe sp.): A sturdy hybrid with a wonderfully unusual appearance. Its thick, emerald leaves are speckled with white bumps that give it a reptilian texture.
Like its Aloe and Gasteria parent plants, 'Flow' is a slow grower that can tolerate low-light conditions. This makes it an easy indoor plant, even for succulent beginners! It's also easy to multiply from offsets or with leaf propagation.
Pot this rosette up in containers with drainage holes and a gritty soil like cactus / succulent potting mix. 'Flow' is drought tolerant and thrives on deep, infrequent water when the soil is completely dry. With a bit of mindful neglect, it will produce tubular, coral flowers on tall bloom stalks.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
White
Bloom Color
Orange Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Maximum Rosette Size
7"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Loose Rosette
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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However, 65°F isn't too cold for many succulents. Especially once the radiant heat from direct sunlight in an south facing window is factored in, that you wouldn't feel in the air. The issue may have more to do with humidity than temperature. Looking at the relative humidity predictions for Stone County (just as an example) it's suppose to get over 70% in the near future! This makes watering more tricky as plants don't dry out nearly as quickly as they should and rot can set in as a result.
If your house is less humid than it is outdoors, then moving them inside may do them more good than shade cloth outside. In fact, shade cloth may only further prolong drying and exacerbate the problem.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
IN POTS…
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If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
