Bates gasteria

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A compact, stemless succulent with thick, rough-textured, dark green fleshy leaves marked with irregular bands of small white dots. Young plants grow leaves in opposite pairs, maturing to develop clusters of rounded rosettes. Produces arching flower stems with lines of pendent, tubular pink flowers with pale yellow tips in spring

Scientific classification

Species: Bates gasteria (Gasteria batesiana)
Genus: Gasteria
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Bates gasteria

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Quick identification of Bates gasteria

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Bates gasteria care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by leaf cuttings

Growing

In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in sharply drained, loamy soil, in full sun or light shade. In colder areas, grow under glass in a free-draining cactus potting mix in bright, filtered light. Water moderately during growth and keep dry when dormant. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more advice

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