Gasteria verrucosa
Gasteria verrucosa
AsphodelaceaeGasteria Verrucosa · a succulent of the Asphodelaceae family, with tongue-shaped leaves arranged in a fan. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Gasteria Verrucosa
Gasteria Verrucosa, of the Asphodelaceae family, originates in South Africa and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. The most striking thing about this plant is distichous leaves (in two rows) with warts or marbling, a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
We grow Gasteria Verrucosa at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. It’s the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Gasteria Verrucosa | |
| Family | Asphodelaceae | |
| Origin | South Africa | |
| Natural habitat | coastal scrubland and partially shaded rocks | |
| Adult size | 10-30 cm | |
| Flowering | pink and green bells in arched racemes | |
| Propagation | offset or leaf | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Its name comes from Latin gaster (stomach) due to the curved bulging shape of its flowers, reminiscent of a miniature stomach.
Light
Very bright, indirect or filtered light. Ideal near a south or east window.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
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