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Coast Ox Tongue (Gasteria acinacifolia )
Gasteria acinacifolia
Coast Ox Tongue
Gasteria acinacifolia is the largest of all Gasteria species, strictly coastal and ideal for coastal gardens. It is recognized by its large rosette of linear-lanceolate, spotted leaves, flat-topped flowering panicles and large, tubular flowers. www.pza.sanbi.org
Attracts BirdsContainer PlantDrought tolerantEvergreenFlowerFoliageFormOdditySeaside tolerant
South Africa
2 - 3 FT
1 - 2 FT
Y
Green
Fleshy : Smooth : Stiff : Thick
Succulent
Cream : Green : Pink : Red
Apr : May : June : Spring : Summer
Average
Part Sun : Morning Sun : Afternoon Sun : Partial Shade : Light Shade : Full sun on coast - shade inland desert
Loam : Sandy : Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Seasonal - summer water : Sparse
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