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Gasteria batesiana (Gasteria batesiana)

Gasteria batesiana is a slow-growing succulent with thick, dark green, tongue-shaped leaves forming a rosette, producing tubular pinkish-red flowers.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid direct sun.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

A well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy compost promotes good aeration and prevents waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers average room temperatures; avoid frost.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid direct sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

A well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy compost promotes good aeration and prevents waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers average room temperatures; avoid frost.

Ideal: 15-25°C, Minimum: 10°C

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Use diluted succulent fertilizer in spring/summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.2-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Dark green, Green

Leaf Type

Succulent

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsphodelaceae
  • genusGasteria
  • speciesGasteria batesiana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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