Pro Rep Live Reptile Safe Plant – Ox Tongue Gasteria, Medium

Product Description

Gasterias are a desert succulent which can be used in a vivarium, terrariums our similar set-ups. They have paired, smooth leaves which gives them a unique appearance and can be planted in combination with other succulents for a dramatic effect, particularly when planted among rocks. Like most desert plants Gasteria needs bright lighting, and a free draining soil but this species will tolerate some shade.

Although drought tolerant they prefer to be watered as the soil dries out, but before they are completely dry. Unless the terrarium is set up with a deep, bio-active substrate then plants is a dry terrarium are best kept in their pot, which is then disguised with substrate and decor. This allows the plants to be watered as necessary without making the whole substrate too damp.

This plant is certified as 100% organic, and has been grown without pesticides. Please note that this is a natural product and may vary slightly from the image shown.