Written by Maggie
Nov 08 2021
Gasteria Armstrongii is a succulent plant of the genus Agaricus in the family Liliaceae, native to Cape Province, South Africa. So, how to grow and care for Gasteria Armstrongii? Let's look at how to grow and care for Gasteria Armstrongii and its propagation methods.
It is not difficult to grow and care for Gasteria Armstrongii. It likes the environment with cool ventilation, sufficient scattered sunlight and moist air. It is not cold, drought and semi-shade tolerant, and is afraid of moisture and strong light.
Spring and autumn are the gasteria armstrongii growth period, and we should be given enough light. If light is insufficient, it can lead to plant long steep, leaf color dim lacklustre, thin blade, affect the viewing. When we grow and care for gasteria Armstrongii, do not make the soil too wet, so as not to cause the plant root rot (or plant roots are easy to rot, eventually leading to death).
In summer, high temperatures will make the plant stop growing, potted can be placed in a well-ventilated half shade, so as not to be exposed to strong light, resulting in red leaf color, and even burn leaves, leaving ugly scars. When we grow and care for Gasteria Armstrongii, we need to limit watering, stop fertilizing.
In winter, potted plants can be placed indoors in a sunny place in winter, with a certain temperature difference between day and night, because Gasteria Armstrongii is not cold resistant. When we grow and care for Gasteria Armstrongii in northern areas, it is necessary to take cold prevention measures, otherwise it will be easy to freeze to death.
Gasteria Armstrongii can also be propagated by sowing method, which is carried out in spring, and the suitable temperature for germination is 18-20 °C. Seedlings will emerge within two weeks after sowing. Both Gasteria Armstrongii and Gasteria Armstrongii are present in the seedlings, which should be observed carefully. If Gasteria Armstrongii young plants are found, they can be taken out and planted for cultivation.