About
Pink-green, bell-shapedflowers are borne in spring on a stem held above the foliage. A clump-forming perennial succulent to 20cm tall and 15cm wide. The leaves have raised pale green stripes and edges, short, sharp points at the tip and both upper and lower surfaces are covered in white tubercles.
About the genus
Gasteria are stemless, succulent perennials forming clumps of rosettes of fleshy leaves, often 2-ranked, and racemes of pendulous, tubular flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute, low nitrogen fertiliser fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by leaf cuttings or from offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free