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Gasteria 'Little Warty'

Also known as: Little warty gasteria

A compact gasteria with spotted, bumpy tongue leaves. It comes from Garden cultivar, stays around Clumps 10โ€“20 cm, and tolerates USDA 10โ€“11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.

Key facts

  • Genus: Gasteria
  • Origin: Garden cultivar
  • Mature size: Clumps 10โ€“20 cm
  • Hardiness: USDA 10โ€“11
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic

Succulent at a glance

Genus
Gasteria
Origin
Garden cultivar
Mature size
Clumps 10โ€“20 cm
Growth habit
Two-ranked thick tongue leaves
Leaf colour
Dark green with light spots and warty texture
Flower colour
Red-orange stomach-shaped
Hardiness
USDA 10โ€“11
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Other names
Little warty gasteria

About the Gasteria 'Little Warty'

A compact gasteria with spotted, bumpy tongue leaves. Extremely shade-tolerant and slow โ€” a desk-plant staple.

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 2โ€“3 weeks. Soil: Gritty cactus mix.

Description

Gasteria 'Little Warty' is a Gasteria succulent from Garden cultivar. A compact gasteria with spotted, bumpy tongue leaves. Extremely shade-tolerant and slow โ€” a desk-plant staple.

Identification

Key identification features: Dark green with light spots and warty texture leaves in a Two-ranked thick tongue leaves form, reaching Clumps 10โ€“20 cm. Also known as Little warty gasteria.

Adding a Gasteria 'Little Warty' to your collection? Buy from reputable nurseries that label plants with accurate botanical names, and quarantine new plants for a couple of weeks before placing them near existing succulents to avoid spreading pests like mealybugs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Gasteria 'Little Warty'?

Every 2โ€“3 weeks. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.

Is Gasteria 'Little Warty' 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 'Little Warty', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.