Gasteria- one for Tony/Stuart

[Ernie]

I have had this for a longtime without giving much thought to its correct name. I am now not happy with the name that was supplied with it. Can either Tony or Stuart say what they think it is then I will post the name as supplied. Thank you.

[Ernie]

Okay so no offers on its identity. It was sold to me as Gasteria excelsa is it or is'nt it? I got it from Abbey brook. label says ex selectra 10/95. It does not seem much like excelsa to me.

[Stuart]

Sorry Ernie, didn’t see this earlier, hard to tell from the photo but nothing to suggest Excelsa, if from Abbey Brook then probably Bicolor. It has the look of a Brachyphylla but I’d need to see it ‘in the flesh’. Tony might help if you have a close up of the flowers.

Stuart

[Tony R]

Given the matt-ness of the leaves rather than shiny, more likely to be disticha rather than brachyphylla.

[Ernie]

Thanks gents. a couple of better photos to help with your determinations.

[Ernie]

One more photo.

[Tony R]

brachyphylla rather than disticha, just, I think!

[Stuart]

Disticha leaves usually are more succulent and matt, I’m still going with Brachyphylla.

Stuart