Gasteria batesiana
Also known as: Knobbly gasteria
The roughest gasteria: leaves covered in raised tubercles like reptile skin. It comes from South Africa (Kwazulu-Natal), stays around Clumps 10–25 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Gasteria
- Origin: South Africa (Kwazulu-Natal)
- Mature size: Clumps 10–25 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Gasteria
- Origin
- South Africa (Kwazulu-Natal)
- Mature size
- Clumps 10–25 cm
- Growth habit
- Rough tuberculate tongue leaves in a fan
- Leaf colour
- Dark rough leaves with dense pale tubercles
- Flower colour
- Red-pink
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Knobbly gasteria
About the Gasteria batesiana
The roughest gasteria: leaves covered in raised tubercles like reptile skin. Sandpaper texture, nearly indestructible.
Care and cultivation
Gasterias are tough, shade-tolerant cousins of haworthias. Gritty mix, water when dry, protect from harsh afternoon sun. Their tongue-shaped leaves grow in distichous (two-ranked) fans. Light: Bright indirect; very shade-tolerant. Water: Every 2–3 weeks. Soil: Gritty cactus mix.
Description
Gasteria batesiana is a Gasteria succulent from South Africa (Kwazulu-Natal). The roughest gasteria: leaves covered in raised tubercles like reptile skin. Sandpaper texture, nearly indestructible.
Identification
Key identification features: Dark rough leaves with dense pale tubercles leaves in a Rough tuberculate tongue leaves in a fan form, reaching Clumps 10–25 cm. Also known as Knobbly gasteria.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gasteria batesiana?
Every 2–3 weeks. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Gasteria batesiana toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Gasteria batesiana, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.