Picture by Valentino Vallicelli via Llifle
Basic Info
Gasteraloe is also known as ‘Green Ice’. As the plant matures you can expect the plant to reach up to 30 cm (12″) tall and about 30 cm (12″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the green leaves that are slightly more bright green around the edges. When they flower the bloom with red and green tubular flowers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaaceae
Genus: X Gasteraloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering the Gasteraloe (or Green Ice) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.
General Care for Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’’
What kind of a plant carer should select the Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for indoor in a proper light home. If planted outdoors, it creates small clusters all around it, especially if planted in a beautiful garden assembly.
Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Should be grown indoor
- Similar watering needs as other succulents. (See Watering Guide)
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Becomes 30 cm (12″) tall
- Becomes 30 cm (12″) in diameter
- Best zone for the plant is -1.1° C (30° F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated with leaves and leaves
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than -1.1°C (30°F) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.
Green Ice is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.
How to Propagate Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’
Learning how to propagate Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Green Ice is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry. Once the plant’s root has started to appear, let the plant take its time to grow.
Origin and Habitat
Gasteraloe that is also known as ‘Green Ice’ is known to be a hybrid between Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ and Gonialoe Variegata
