Ox Tongue is a miniature succulent with thick, tongue-shaped leaves arranged in a distichous (two-ranked) pattern. The leaves are dark green with white spots and have a rough, sandpaper-like texture. It forms small clumps and is ideal for tiny pots and fairy gardens.
| Family: | Aloaceae |
| Genus: | Gasteria (gas-TAIR-ee-uh) |
| Species: | liliputana (lil-ee-pyoo-TAH-na) |
| Synonym: | Gasteria liliputiana |
| Synonym: | Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana |
Bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely. Tolerates lower light than many succulents. The rough leaves are distinctive. Slow-growing but long-lived. Perfect for windowsills and miniature gardens.
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