Gastonialoe 'Impangele'
One of our own beauties, a very attractive chunky hybrid between really nice plants, one of our own hybrids involving Gasteria excelsa 'Cala', G. ellaphiae and Gonialoe variegata. Named for the iconic African bird, the Guinea fowl, known as impangele in the Zulu mother tongue.
Plant Size: Well established plants grown in a multi-tray, each about 5 cm wide are offered.
Caring for your Gasteria hybrid
- Pot: Gasteria hybrids does best as container plants due to their slow nature. Do not over-pot your Gasteria. They like to grow in smaller containers, and the plants are also more compact.
- Soil: The plants prefer a well drained soil, a mixture of sandy soil with some organic matter
- Light: The brighter the light, the more colourful your plant. Gasteria hybrids can grow in shady to brighter conditions. However, they are more compact and colourful when bright light is given. Avoid direct sunlight if the plant is not used to it.
- Water: Gasteria hybrid plants like to be watered every two weeks in summer and reduced in winter. Your plant should dry out for a few days between watering. Over-watering can cause the leaves to burst and crack along the length.