Ox tongue
Gasteria bicolor · Gasteria · Asphodel family
Also known as: Lawyer's Tongue · Gasteria
Very easy10–30cmPet-friendly
Ox tongue care at a glance
Ox tongue (Gasteria bicolor) needs little water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Ox tongue
Possible pests on Ox tongue include Mealybugs. A common disease is Root rot. Ox tongue is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Mealybugs Low
Disease
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Ox tongue
- Which pests affect Ox tongue?
- Possible pests on Ox tongue include Mealybugs.
- Which diseases affect Ox tongue?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Ox tongue toxic to cats and dogs?
- Ox tongue is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Ox tongue need?
- Ox tongue has a low water requirement.
- What light does Ox tongue need?
- Ox tongue prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Ox tongue frost-hardy?
- Ox tongue is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.