Gasteria maculata cv. Little Warty is a unique and fascinating plant that will add character to any collection. This small succulent grows up to 5 cm tall and 4 cm wide, with thick, tongue-shaped leaves that are a deep shade of green, with lighter edges. The leaves are covered in raised tubercles, or "warts," that give the plant a rough texture and a reptilian appearance. These warts are a creamy white, and add to the plant's distinctive look. The plant produces bell-shaped flowers in pink, white or greenish shades on a stem that grows from the center of the rosette, adding a pop of colour to the arrangement.
This hybrid cultivar is a cross between Gasteria batesiana and Gasteria 'Old Man Silver', created by David Cumming in Australia. While G. batesiana is native to South Africa, G. 'Old Man Silver' is another nursery cultivar. The Little Warty doesn't exist in nature and is only available through propagation.
Gasteria maculata cv. Little Warty is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in bright, indirect light and requires minimal watering. It's best to keep it above 7°C and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight, which can damage its delicate leaves. Water it once every 5-6 days in the summer, gradually reducing the frequency as autumn approaches until you stop watering completely in winter.
Propagation is easy using the offsets produced at the base of the plant, which can be separated and planted separately. Leaves can also be used as cuttings, but they tend to be more challenging to propagate. This slow-growing plant will require repotting every 3-4 years.
Overall, Gasteria maculata cv. Little Warty is an excellent addition to any collection, with its unique appearance and ease of care making it a perfect choice for beginners or experienced succulent enthusiasts.
Gasteria maculata cv. Little Warty plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants to those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions. Most recent plants shown first.
Gasterias are a genus of succulent plants native to South Africa and the far south-west corner of Namibia. They are very hardy, easy to grow and do very well indoors. A great beginner plant, Little Warty is a smaller growing variety with striped leaves and freckles with raised bumps. A lovely looking plant much more appealing than the name suggests. Looks great on a window sill, in a pot by itself, or in a mixed planting. Will tolerate full sun but looks its best in full to part shade.
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- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
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