Bredasdorp Gasteria
4.6 out of 5 (22 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
Keeled Gasteria and Keeled Ox Tongue
Taxonomy
Gasteria carinata
Gasteria
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Bredasdorp Gasteria
Water
How often to water your Bredasdorp Gasteria
every 12
Bredasdorp Gasteria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Bredasdorp Gasteria in your home
a window
Bredasdorp Gasteria may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bredasdorp Gasteria in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bredasdorp Gasteria
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bredasdorp Gasteria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Bredasdorp Gasteria thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bredasdorp Gasteria may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Bredasdorp Gasteria does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Bredasdorp Gasteria grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Bredasdorp Gasteria
Bredasdorp Gasteria
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 15
Fast grower 9
Large, lush leaves 6
Easy to propagate 5
Browns easily 2
Blooms easily 2
Pet friendly 2
06/30/2021
I like my gasteria, but they don’t grow much. Though I just recently got mine so idk, he got brown from burning in the sun so don’t put in direct sunlight, they like shade. Also when you cut one of their leaves?? The inside smells good.
Survivor
Browns easily
06/10/2021
I looped the top off and it continues to do great with minimal attention!
Survivor
06/07/2021
They are beautiful and great
Survivor
02/18/2021
Beautiful different unique Low maintenance
