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Basic Info
X Gasteraloe is also commonly known as the ‘Silver Swirls’. The plants main feature are the thick green to matt green leaves that are rough around the edges. When it flowers you can expect it to produce orange and tubular green flowers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: X Gasteraloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
X Gasteraloe ‘Silver Swirls’ 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 Silver Swirls 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 ‘Silver Swirls’
This succulent type is a rare one which blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy tubular-green 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
- Grows 30 cm (12″) tall
- Grows up to 60 cm (24″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9a-11b -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by offsets
- Flowers are tubular-green
Where to Plant
X Gasteraloe ‘Silver Swirls’ 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 9a-11b which is around -6.9 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Silver Swirls 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 ‘Silver Swirls’
Silver Swirls can be propagated by leaves, offsets and 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 X Gasteraloe ‘Silver Swirls’ By Leaves
When propagating Silver Swirls 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 ‘Silver Swirls’ From Cuttings
When propagating Silver Swirls 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 ‘Silver Swirls’ From Offsets
Silver Swirls 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
Silver Swirls is native to known to be a intergeneric hybrid of unknown parentage.
