Gasteria baylissiana
Suurberg gasteria
A small perennial succulent up to 10cm tall and wide. The thick, fleshy leaves grow in two vertical rows on opposite sides of the stem forming a fan shape. Each leaf is up to 5cm long, belt-shaped and densely covered with white tubercles. Flower stems, up to 35cm tall, arise in spring and bear between 15 and 25 small, bell-shaped red-pink and green flowers
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Red | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Gasteria are stemless, succulent perennials forming clumps of rosettes of fleshy leaves, often 2-ranked, and racemes of pendulous, tubular flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (Cape Prov.)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow 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
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by leaf cuttings or from offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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