Gasteria 'Sakura Fuji'

Scientific Name

Gasteria 'Sakura Fuji'

Scientific Classification

Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Gasteria

Description

Gasteria 'Sakura Fuji' is an attractive, small succulent with tightly bunched variegated leaves. It grows slowly, reaches up to 6 inches (15 cm) in height, and produces offsets freely, forming a dense clump. The leaves are green with white and grey splashes and some pink tones. The tips of the leaves have ridges, giving them almost a monstrose look.

Origin

Gasteria 'Sakura Fuji' is a hybrid of unknown parentage.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Gasterias are often grouped with Haworthia because the plants have similar cultural requirements. Both are attractive, small succulents that can tolerate more shade than others, making them more suitable as houseplants. However, Gasterias are susceptible to fungal infections, which usually appear as black spots on the leaves. These result from too much humidity or water on the leaves, but they should not spread too quickly. Gasterias have a natural defense mechanism against such fungal attacks and attack the invading organism and seal off the wounded spot. Generally, any place where Haworthia and Aloe thrive will be hospitable to a Gasteria.

Gasterias are small, shallow-rooted, and relatively slow-growing. Therefore, they are often grown in small clusters in wide, shallow containers. Over time, clusters will naturally enlarge as the mother plant sends off small plantlets. When the cluster has outgrown its container, repot into a new wide and shallow container with fresh potting soil in the spring or early summer. This is also the time to take offsets for propagation.

Depending on the species, Gasteria can be propagated at repotting time using offsets from the mother plant or leaf cuttings.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Gasteria.