Succulent – Little Warty Gasteria

Little Warty Gasteria 

Botanical name: gasteria ‘little warty’

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: 6-8 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Foliage color: green, white

Flower color: pink/white

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead blooms and withered foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: succulent garden, groundcover, container plant 

Special features: heat tolerant, drought tolerant, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : optional application of a succulent plant food at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: snake plant, candle plant, spider plant 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no