Image coming soon
Growing Inspiration
Inspiration for future Agardeni growing environments.
Cultivar
Gasteria
Gasteria Durban features thick, fleshy leaves arranged in a distinct rosette pattern, often showing subtle, speckled variegation. This succulent is highly valued for its resilient nature and minimal water needs, making it well-suited for busy gardeners. Its compact form remains manageable for years, perfectly accenting windowsills and desks.
Gasteria Durban is a charming, slow-growing succulent prized for its sturdy, tongue-shaped leaves and ease of care. It is an excellent choice for indoor container gardens or bright, sheltered spaces.
Marketplace packs coming soon
Current nursery inventory and 18 / 36 / 72 pricing will appear here when available.
Cultivar Story
Image coming soon
Inspiration for future Agardeni growing environments.
Image coming soon
A realistic representation of the starter plants offered in 18, 36, and 72 plant quantities.
Image coming soon
Grow your aspirational plan into an inspirational garden.
Image coming soon
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
Image coming soon
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
Image coming soon
Start with real plants. Plan with current marketplace availability. Grow your aspirational garden.
Cultivar Video
AgardeniCultivar Video Coming Soon
See this cultivar from starter plant to aspirational garden.
Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light
Water
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings; avoid getting water in the center of the rosette to prevent rot.
Mature size
6-10 inches tall and wide
Hardiness
9-11
Growth habit
rosette
Plant type
succulent
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Avoid direct afternoon sun which may scorch the leaves; provide bright, indirect light for best growth and color.
Protect from frost; prefers average household temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Produces small, pendulous, tubular flowers on a slender stalk when conditions are favorable, typically in spring or summer.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light
Growth rate
slow
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid succulent fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season; do not feed in winter.
Pruning
Remove old or damaged leaves at the base as needed to maintain appearance.
Care notes
Avoid direct afternoon sun which may scorch the leaves; provide bright, indirect light for best growth and color.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
6-10 inches tall and wide
Growth habit
rosette
Spacing
6-8 inches
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Produces small, pendulous, tubular flowers on a slender stalk when conditions are favorable, typically in spring or summer.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
9-11
Temperature
Protect from frost; prefers average household temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings; avoid getting water in the center of the rosette to prevent rot.
Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix with perlite or pumice.
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Ideal for small pots with drainage holes; choose terracotta or similar porous materials to assist in moisture management.
Family
Asphodelaceae
Foliage Look
Succulent, thick, dark green leaves with pale speckled patterns and smooth margins.
Foliage Rules
Leaves should be thick, fleshy, and succulent, often showing white to pale green markings or spots.
Fruit Flower Look
Pendulous, tubular, pinkish-orange flowers on a single tall, slender scape.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are tubular and curved, resembling a stomach shape, appearing on long spikes; flowers are not expected on juvenile starter plants.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low, clumping rosette habit; do not depict as an upright shrub or trailing plant.
Mature Plant Look
Low-growing, dense rosette of thick, tongue-shaped succulent leaves.
Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants develop a more pronounced, dense rosette with thicker, elongated tongue-shaped leaves and may occasionally produce offset pups.
Morphology Rules
Focus on the succulent structure and rosette symmetry; ensure the plant does not appear wilted or etiolated.
Plant Faqs
How much light does Gasteria Durban need? It prefers bright, indirect sunlight or filtered light. Can Gasteria Durban grow indoors? Yes, it thrives as a houseplant in sunny locations. How often should I water my Gasteria? Water sparingly, only when the soil has dried out completely. Is this plant safe for pets? Gasterias are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Root Look
Dense, healthy white roots suited for a starter plug.
Soil Look
Gritty, well-draining cactus substrate with visible perlite.
Starter Stage
Small, compact succulent plug with several thick, overlapping leaves.
Starter Stage Morphology
Young plants display a juvenile rosette form with smooth, firm, succulent leaves that are shorter than those of mature plants.
Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Gasteria Durban. This is Gasteria Durban, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Gasteria Durban become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor container garden you want to create. This plant features thick, fleshy leaves in a beautiful rosette, showing off unique, speckled patterns and a steady, slow-growing structure. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
Youtube Tags
Gasteria Gasteria Durban Succulent Houseplant Indoor Garden Container Gardening Succulent Care Agardeni
Youtube Video Summary
Gasteria Durban is a versatile and resilient succulent perfect for indoor container gardening. Its unique, thick, tongue-shaped leaves and slow growth habit make it an elegant, low-maintenance choice.
Youtube Video Title
Growing Gasteria Durban Succulents
Coming Soon
Possible future seller options for 2.5-inch, 4-inch, and 1-gallon finished plants.