Gasteria verrucosa (Bredasdorp Gasteria, Keeled Gasteria)
Botanical Information
| Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus | Gasteria |
| Species | verrucosa |
| Synonyms | Gasteria carinata var. verrucosa, Aloe acuminata, Aloe carinata, Aloe racemosa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Western Cape, South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Bushing. |
| Landscape | Containers, potted indoor or outdoor plant, borders, rock gardens or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Division of offsets. |
| Cultivation | Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, compost, sandy or loamy soils in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth. |
| Pests | Mealybugs, scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Gasteria verrucosa, Seedling
Gasteria verrucosa, Flower
Gasteria verrucosa, Form (Maturity)
Gasteria verrucosa, Form (Maturity) (2)
Gasteria verrucosa, Seedling