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Basic Info
X Gasteraloe is also commonly known as ‘Flow’. The plant is best known to be a beautiful looking succulent that has green to dark green pointy leaves with a hint of darker green all around it. When it floweres you can expect tubular shaped flowers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: X Gasteraloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Flow healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’
This succulent type is a rare one which blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you can expect beautiful flowers. It is a nice addition to your collection of plants especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful pot.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
Best propagated by offsets, cuttings and leafs
Where to Plant
X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone suitable for the plant. It is better to plant Flow in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
When selecting what pot to use be sure that you understand the difference between the material used (See our guide on how to pick the best plant pot).
How to Propagate X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’
Flow can be propagated by offsets, leaves or cuttings. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store. You can learn all about How To Repot Succulents in our guide.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Flow By Leaves
When propagating X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’ with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) You should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’ From Cuttings
When propagating Flow from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate X Gasteraloe ‘Flow’ From Offsets
Flow propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Flow is native to hybrid between the Aloe Species and the Gasteria Carinata var. Verrucosa.
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