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Gasteria bicolor var. fallax
Ideally, place in partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can withstand temperatures as low as -3.9 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
Thanks to its slow growth and compact size, it is easy to grow even in smaller spaces.
Gasteria bicolor var. fallax is a narrow-leaved form of Gasteria bicolor, also known by the common name Lawyer's Tongue. This succulent comes from South Africa, and dense clumps of this variety are reported from the Albany thicket vegetation near Swartwaterspoort. Compared to the typical form, it is especially valued for its slimmer leaves and more striking spotting.
The leaves are narrow, elongated to almost linear, about 14 cm long and around 1 cm wide. On the dark green background they show larger white spots and often a pale margin, giving the plant a clean and strongly contrasting appearance. The plant offsets freely and forms dense clumps over time, creating compact groups of rosettes.
The flowers are typical of the genus Gasteria, bell-shaped and produced on slender stalks. They are usually coloured in pink to orange shades with green tones, and flowering may occur at different times of the year, most often from winter into spring.
Gasteria bicolor var. fallax is a very easy plant suitable even for positions with less direct sun. It grows well in well-draining soil and should be watered sparingly only several days after the soil has completely dried out. If you are looking for a Gasteria with distinctly narrow leaves, bold white spotting, and a clumping habit, this form is an excellent choice for a collection.