Gasteria Carinata
Verrucosa
Gasteria Carinata : Verrucosa is a beautiful dark green,
thick wart-leafed succulent plant native to South Africa.
thick wart-leafed succulent plant native to South Africa.
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The natural range of this species is the southern
stretch of Western Cape Province, endemic to
the eastern part of the Western Cape south of the
Riviersonderend and Langeberg Mountains,
where it occurs in arid rocky areas.
stretch of Western Cape Province, endemic to
the eastern part of the Western Cape south of the
Riviersonderend and Langeberg Mountains,
where it occurs in arid rocky areas.
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Like most Gasteria it forms pleasing clumps of plantlets.
Lovely racemes of dangling tubular pinkish flowers bloom
during spring and are beloved by hummingbirds.
Lovely racemes of dangling tubular pinkish flowers bloom
during spring and are beloved by hummingbirds.
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Gasteria is generally a forgiving and tolerant genus —
fast-growing, vigorous and easy to cultivate.
fast-growing, vigorous and easy to cultivate.
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Popular and undemanding indoor / outdoor
succulents, Gasteria are hardy plants tolerant
of some neglect, and infrequent watering.
succulents, Gasteria are hardy plants tolerant
of some neglect, and infrequent watering.
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The key to growing healthy Gasterias is
a fast-draining and not particularly rich soil.
a fast-draining and not particularly rich soil.
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While Gasteria are okay with some shade,
decent sunlight will ensure compact growth habits,
attractive leaf coloration and abundant flowers.
decent sunlight will ensure compact growth habits,
attractive leaf coloration and abundant flowers.
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Preferring light shade or morning sun in very hot areas,
They are suitable for growing indoors as houseplants,
greenhouse plants or in frost-free rock gardens.
They take very well to container culture.
They are suitable for growing indoors as houseplants,
greenhouse plants or in frost-free rock gardens.
They take very well to container culture.
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• Drought Tolerant •
Suitable for Xeriscaping
Suitable for Xeriscaping
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
For sale is a rooted leaf pup specimen
taken from the strong and healthy 'mother'
plants in my collection as shown above.
taken from the strong and healthy 'mother'
plants in my collection as shown above.
You will receive a leaf cluster with beginner roots ready for
planting. Gasteria forms thick solitary trailing roots so expect
only a few on these pups rather than dense rootballs. Gasterias
evolved to abandon their roots during extended dry periods and
concentrate sustenance in the leaves. Thus your specimen may
or may not have significant root material, though it will have root
buds from which new roots will rapidly form & grow once planted.
Specimens typical of those for sale are shown in the picture
directly below this text. This is of course a living product of
nature with natural variation. At a guaranteed minimum
you will receive at least one nice cluster of leaves
ready for planting as shown below:
They grow well.
planting. Gasteria forms thick solitary trailing roots so expect
only a few on these pups rather than dense rootballs. Gasterias
evolved to abandon their roots during extended dry periods and
concentrate sustenance in the leaves. Thus your specimen may
or may not have significant root material, though it will have root
buds from which new roots will rapidly form & grow once planted.
Specimens typical of those for sale are shown in the picture
directly below this text. This is of course a living product of
nature with natural variation. At a guaranteed minimum
you will receive at least one nice cluster of leaves
ready for planting as shown below:
Fine naturally formed reproductive specimens
— healthy and good to grow —
— healthy and good to grow —
EASY INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED
TYPICAL SPECIMEN SIZES — . YOU WILL RECEIVE PROPAGATIVE
PLANT PUP SPECIMEN(S) SIMILAR IN SIZE TO THE EXAMPLES
SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH DIRECTLY ABOVE THIS TEXT.
NOTE PENCIL + INCH / CM MARKERS TO INDICATE SCALE.
PLANT PUP SPECIMEN(S) SIMILAR IN SIZE TO THE EXAMPLES
SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH DIRECTLY ABOVE THIS TEXT.
NOTE PENCIL + INCH / CM MARKERS TO INDICATE SCALE.
They grow well.
FREE SHIPPING!
Shipped bareroot — this means without soil or pot
via US Postal Service 1st Class Mail. To prep plant
for safe travel, please allow a day or two after
auction ends before it ships out.
via US Postal Service 1st Class Mail. To prep plant
for safe travel, please allow a day or two after
auction ends before it ships out.
Please check weather before ordering: freezing weather can cause damage before
arrival. Order ‘when all danger of frost is past’ as with seeds if this is a concern in
your region. We choose strong healthy plants for shipping. In case you are not
satisfied with plant condition or feel original description does not match please
message us a photo within 3 days of receipt. At our discretion depending on
circumstances we may ship you a new specimen free of charge subject to
your payment only of re-shipping postage. Although plant material returns
are not accepted please be assured we stand fully behind all we sell and
will always do our utmost best to work things out to your satisfaction.
arrival. Order ‘when all danger of frost is past’ as with seeds if this is a concern in
your region. We choose strong healthy plants for shipping. In case you are not
satisfied with plant condition or feel original description does not match please
message us a photo within 3 days of receipt. At our discretion depending on
circumstances we may ship you a new specimen free of charge subject to
your payment only of re-shipping postage. Although plant material returns
are not accepted please be assured we stand fully behind all we sell and
will always do our utmost best to work things out to your satisfaction.