egelia 'El Gato' is a Skotak clone resulting from the cross of 'Alley Cat' and 'pauciflora'. The 'Alley Cat' parent, bred by Grace Goode, carries the influence of N. punctatissima, which is prominently reflected in this hybrid. 'El Gato' exhibits an upright growth habit, reaching a height of approximately 7 inches. It forms a flaring, vase-shaped rosette with elongated stolons.
The foliage of 'El Gato' is a pleasant apple green, adorned with reddish banding. The bands are more pronounced on the undersides of the leaves but remain prominent on the upper sides as well. This characteristic makes 'El Gato' an excellent choice for terrarium cultivation. Additionally, it can be used as a clumping specimen in decorative containers, hanging pots, or baskets, adding a touch of beauty and versatility to any display.
Grows to a maximum size of: 6" tall x 5" wide
Size (Growth habit) | Miniature |
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Light Requirements | Strong Filtered Light (Prefers moderate levels of light, such as bright indirect light or filtered sunlight) |
Temperature Requirements | Warm |
Soil Recommendation | Fast draining (Allow water to flow through it quickly, preventing excessive moisture retention) |
Water Requirements | Moderate Watering (Water the plant thoroughly but allow the soil to partially dry out between waterings) |
All plants are shipped bare root. No pot and no soil.
Fully Grown or Offset - What's the difference?
Fully Grown is an established plant with a root system.
An Offset (pup) is a baby shoot that develops at the base of the plant, rooting to form a new plant identical to its parent.