Gasteria feline

Mottled leaves

This succulent is called feline for a reason. Feline means ‘of or belonging to a cat’ in Latin. Its leaves show a cream-mottled pattern that stands up like a tail. The Gasteraloe feline is adventurous and carries its name with pride.

Born in South Africa

The Gasteria belongs to the family of the Affodilfamilie (Asphodelaceae) and grows mostly in South Africa and Namibië. This area consists of jagged rocky mountains, but also of vast hilly landscapes. The Gasteria generally grows on the shadow side. The Gasteria also stores water in its thick leaves, which enable it to withstand long droughts. Its growth season is in the winter months, when it is dark, cold and rainy. At that time the plant starts growing, while in the summer the plant is at rest. A Gasteria variety distinguishes itself by the leaf pattern. Often they are white stripes or spots.

FAMILY Asphodelaceae
GENUS Gasteraloe
SPECIES
Aloe x Gasteria duval
PLANT PATENT ‘OVROCKS05’ (Patent by OVATA)
TRADE NAME feline

CAREtips

Location: In principle the plant can be put in almost any place in the house you like: from the window sill on the north side to the bedroom, as long as it is not in full sun.
Sun: half shadow or shadow.
Water: The plant only needs a little water and therefore can do without for a fairly long period of time. Moderate watering once a month is sufficient.
Not for consumption.