How to Care for Gasteria spp.

Korean name: 가스테리아

This unique succulent features thick, tongue-shaped leaves arranged in two rows. It is a relative of aloe and thrives in low light.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: low light, small, succulent, beginner

Care Guide

• Light: Low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water after the soil has completely dried.
• Soil: Succulent-specific well-draining soil
• Humidity: Dry environment
• Temperature: 10~28°C
• Fertilizer: Once every 3 months from spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Gasteria spp.?

Water after the soil has completely dried. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Gasteria spp.?

It likes Low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Succulent-specific well-draining soil.

Is Gasteria spp. safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Gasteria spp. good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~28°C. Humidity: Dry environment. Fertilise Once every 3 months from spring to summer.