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Gasteria bicolour

Lawyers Tongue

Commonly known as Lawyers Tongue, this is a popular and colourful succulent. The fleshly and mottled leaves emerge with red tones and age to become dark green. Flower stems bearing pink-orange flowers are often produced in late winter. It grows as a somewhat sporadic clump to about 20 cm tall and the same wide, but often reaches only half this size when grown in a container. This variety prefers to grow in full sun on a well-drained site, and will tolerate light frost and extended dry periods. Lawyers Tongue is commonly grown in rock and Mediterranean gardens, maintained in a container, or used in border plantings.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Succulents
Height:20 cm
Spread:20 cm
Flowering time:Winter
Tolerances:Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asLawyers Tongue
Sku17650

Gasteria bicolour Details

Commonly known as Lawyers Tongue, this is a popular and colourful succulent. The fleshly and mottled leaves emerge with red tones and age to become dark green. Flower stems bearing pink-orange flowers are often produced in late winter. It grows as a somewhat sporadic clump to about 20 cm tall and the same wide, but often reaches only half this size when grown in a container. This variety prefers to grow in full sun on a well-drained site, and will tolerate light frost and extended dry periods. Lawyers Tongue is commonly grown in rock and Mediterranean gardens, maintained in a container, or used in border plantings.

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