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Gasteria verrucosa


Bredasdorp Gasteria, Keeled Gasteria




Origin:  Western Cape, South Africa.
Family
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Genus
Gasteria
Species
verrucosa
Category
Perennials
Synonyms
Gasteria carinata var. verrucosa, Aloe acuminata, Aloe carinata, Aloe racemosa
USDA Hardiness Zone
11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c
Temperature (°C)
0
Temperature (°F)
10
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
Containers, potted indoor or outdoor plant, borders, rock gardens or as a specimen.
Cultivation
Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, compost, sandy or loamy soils in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth.
Shape
Bushing.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Mealybugs, scale.
Habitat
Dry hills and rocky valleys from sea level to 300 m above sea level.
Leaf Description
Long broad-lanceolate leaves with heavy variegation and slight serration, up to 1 cm long, along the edges.
Flower Description
Drooping, lanceolate, closed cone-shaped flowers grow oppositely along flowering stems.
Colour Description
Leaves can vary from deep green, medium green to a reddish-green with creamy-white variegation. Bright coral red flowering stems carry coral red flowers that fade to a yellowish-green.
Texture Description
Smooth, waxy.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Division of offsets.
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