This genus of perennial succulents form a clump with the thick leaves that are arranged in a rosette or fan-shape. The grey-green leaves are covered in white tubercles and the pendent orange to green tubular flowers appear in a raceme during late spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Gasteria species are naturally found in South Africa growing in well drained, moderately fertile sandy-stony soils in an open sunny position and are frost tender but drought tolerant. 

The Warty Aloe is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in rockeries arid gardens as a specimen. They are also grown in pots and tubs and commonly used as a house plant. They have a fast growth rate and establish in 2 to 3 years and are moderately long lived. In cold climates they are grown as a glasshouse specimen requiring ample light and low humidity. iD 666

Gasteria (gas-TE-ree-ah) species

Aloeaceae  (ah-LO-ee-AY-see-e)