Gasteria
This is the succulent that started it all. I got a thick-leaved Gasteria “Little Warty” and fell in love with these incredible plants. A few months later, Growing Hobby was born.
Gasteria takes its name from the Latin word for stomach, which the flowers resemble.
Most Popular Types
Gasteria Little Warty, Lawyer’s Tongue – G. bicolor, Cow Tongue – G. maculata, Horse teeth – G. truncata x maughanii, and Gasteria Flow
Light
Indirect light for most of the day. Two hours of direct sun will help to combat heart rot. However, new offsets should not be placed in direct sun, as their root systems won’t bring in enough moisture.
Temperatures
Gasteria cannot tolerate temperatures below 50°F.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings. Do not allow water to remain in the crown of the plant, as it may cause heart rot.
Toxicity
All Gasteria are toxic to humans and pets.
Growth
Gasteria is slow growing, and it needs several nights of 50-55°F temps in winter to force blooms in the spring.
Gasteria typically stays low to the ground, but it can reach 2 ft in height in its native habitat.
Origin
South Africa
Propagation
Offsets can be taken once a root system has developed.
Dormancy
Winter dormant
gasteria flowers
Gasteria is more apt to flowers when it undergoes several nights of 50 degree temps in the winter.
little warty with offset
Little Warty
gasteria in nature – fan shape
Gasteria can take many shapes.
gasteria sunburn
Gasteria can take on a reddish hue when it is underwatered and remains in direct sun.
gasteria flow and bicolor
Gasteria Flow to the left and Lawyer’s Tongue on right
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.