Gasteria

Our range of Gasteria, succulent plants with fleshy foliage, often speckled with white. Gasteria verrucosa is the best-known species: its thick, rosette-forming leaves bear small, pale bumps. The plant retains a compact habit, well suited to growing in pots indoors in a bright position.

Gasteria 'D. Due' is distinguished by short, dense and punctate foliage, which quickly forms a small clump. Gasteria 'D. Delta' has a more spreading habit, with slightly longer leaves and visible marbling, especially in good light. Gasteria 'D. Nella' forms a tight rosette of very thick leaves, in deeper shades of green depending on the light.

The Gasteria genus comprises succulent plants in the Asphodelaceae family, alongside Aloe, Haworthia/Haworthiopsis and other close relatives. They originate from South Africa, and are adapted to dry, rocky areas. Their name comes from the Greek gaster ("venter"), referring to the shape of the flower.

Gasteria appreciate a very bright position, a very free-draining substrate such as cactus compost, and infrequent watering; excess moisture remains their main enemy.

For more information, also read our guide "Growing succulent plants indoors: our tips"