Gasteria Species, Knoppies Gasteria, Wart-Leaf Gasteria

Gasteriabatesiana

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gasteria (gas-TAIR-ee-uh)
Species
batesiana (bate-see-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Reseda, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

Origin: South Africa - This succulent enjoys the full sun and has low water needs. It has unique dark green, rough-surfaced, spiraled, po...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Knobby, thick-leaved Gasteria with almost a reptilian like 'skin'- has small beaded firm leaves that are mottled dark green to nearly bla...Read More

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