{"product_id":"gasteria-glomerata-6in","title":"Gasteria glomerata - 6in","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrently in propagation and estimated to be available in late 2026. A few larger specimens will be released earlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGasteria glomerata, commonly known as ox tongue or Kouga gasteria, is a small, slow-growing succulent endemic to a narrow region of the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where it grows on shaded cliffs and rocky slopes. It forms low, stemless rosettes typically 2 to 4 inches tall that gradually spread into dense clusters 8 to 12 inches wide through basal offsets. Leaves are short, thick, and strap-shaped, usually 1 to 2 inches long, with a gray-green to slightly glaucous coloration and a somewhat rough texture. They are arranged in a distinctive distichous pattern, forming two opposite ranks, and often recurve slightly, giving the plant a compact, ground-hugging profile that sets it apart from larger gasterias. Flowering occurs primarily in spring, with slender, arching inflorescences reaching up to about 8 inches long and bearing small clusters of pendent, tubular flowers with a swollen base, typically reddish to orange with green-tipped ends. Native to the Kouga River region near Kouga Dam, the species was described in 1991 by Ernst van Jaarsveld and remains a localized endemic. In cultivation it performs best in well-drained soil with light shade to partial sun, benefiting from occasional watering during active growth while drying between irrigations. It is moderately cold tolerant to about 20–25°F and is well suited to containers, shaded succulent plantings, indoor culture, and small-scale rock garden use where its compact form can be appreciated up close.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dryoasisplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766382690535,"sku":"gast-glmrt-6in","price":16.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2998\/6791\/files\/gasteria_glomerata_6in_propagation.jpg?v=1770165618","url":"https:\/\/dryoasisplants.com\/products\/gasteria-glomerata-6in","provider":"dryoasisplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}