Gasteria batesiana
Bates gasteria
A compact, stemless succulent with thick, rough-textured, dark green fleshy leaves marked with irregular bands of small white dots. Young plants grow leaves in opposite pairs, maturing to develop clusters of rounded rosettes. Produces arching flower stems with lines of pendent, tubular pink flowers with pale yellow tips in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Yellow | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in sharply drained, loamy soil, in full sun or light shade. In colder areas, grow under glass in a free-draining cactus potting mix in bright, filtered light. Water moderately during growth and keep dry when dormant. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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