Photo of Gasteria batesiana foliage by Kara Nursery

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Gasteria batesiana

Also Known As

  • Aloe batesiana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Gasteria batesiana plant details

Gasteria batesiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer coral, green and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gasteria batesiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae, Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: coral, green and salmon blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, mottled leaves, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gasteria batesiana

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Translucent Pink-Orange Green Tipped Blooms.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Gasteria batesiana plant

How to Grow Gasteria batesiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • salmon
    • coral
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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