Gasteria batesiana hybrid variegate

A very heavily variegated specimen of Gasteria batesiana. I was beginning to be concerned that I would be forced to graft this because of lack of much of any green, but the new growth has eliminated any concerns. Again, like most gasterias, very easy to grow.

Gasteria batesiana

This is an easy to grow species with outstanding rough leaves. With too much sun or stress, the leaves lose their green color (like this plant which has been in very bright light and was stressed with less than optimum water during the winter). But, hey, in our greenhouse we couldn't even get to it this winter! It prefers a little shade and some water during the winter. (Handle with care, as the leaves are very brittle!)

Gasteria batesiana

Gasteria batesiana is a favorite among collectors because of it's amazing leaves and relatively easy care. Cliff dwellers in nature, they of course prefer a well-drained substrate. The leaves are stiff and somewhat brittle but are a very rewarding plant to have in the collection.

This is a recent close-up taken of one of the plants in the main greenhouse.