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Kouga Gasteria

Gasteria glomerata

A miniature, clumping Gasteria with dark green, tongue-shaped leaves forming dense rosettes.

The essentials at a glance

Watering

Every 14 days
Light

Bright indirect light
Humidity

40–60 %
Temperature

10–27 °C

How to care for your Kouga Gasteria

Everything you need to keep your Kouga Gasteria healthy: watering, light, humidity, feeding, repotting and pruning.

Gasteria glomerata, the Kouga Gasteria, is a delightful dwarf succulent forming compact, tight rosettes of thick, dark green, tongue-shaped leaves, often with a slightly rough texture. It readily produces offsets, creating attractive clumps. This species is particularly adaptable, tolerating slightly lower light conditions than many succulents, making it an excellent choice for indoor display. It blooms with charming, stomach-shaped orange-red flowers on slender stalks, typically in spring.

Watering your Kouga Gasteria

Every 14 days

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

How to know it needs water

Soil is dry to the touch
Leaves may feel less turgid

How much light a Kouga Gasteria needs

Bright indirect light

Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light than many succulents.

Direct sun tolerated: 0 to 2 h a day
Orientations that suit it: North, North-east, East, South-east, South, South-west, West, North-west

Humidity and misting

40–60 %

Low to medium (40-60%) Avoid misting; it can encourage fungal spots on leaves.

Feeding and fertiliser

Every 90 days

Fertilize only during spring/summer growing season, very sparingly.

Recommended feed: Diluted liquid succulent fertilizer. · 1-4-2

Repotting your Kouga Gasteria

Every 24 months

Remove offsets, repot in well-draining succulent or cactus mix.

When: Spring
Potting mix: Cactus and succulent mix
Mix in: perlite, pumice, coarse sand

The tell-tale signs

Roots emerging from drainage
Clump becoming too large
Stunted growth

Pruning your Kouga Gasteria

Remove spent flower stalks or any dead/damaged leaves. Cut close to the base with a sharp, sterile tool.

Through the year

Watering is not set once and for all: it follows the light and the growth. Allow 22 days between waterings in the depth of winter, against 11 in the growing season.

21 J
17 F
13 M
11 A
11 M
11 J
11 J
11 A
13 S
14 O
18 N
22 D

Active growth · Days between waterings

Good to know

Forms tight, small rosettes that resemble a tongue or stomach (Gasteria means stomach).
Produces unique 'gasteriform' orange-red flowers.

Frequently asked questions about the Kouga Gasteria

How do you care for a Kouga Gasteria?

Water it every 14 days. Give it bright indirect light. Ideal humidity: 40–60 %. Ideal temperature: 10–27 °C. Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

How often should you water a Kouga Gasteria?

Every 14 days Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. How to know it needs water : Soil is dry to the touch ; Leaves may feel less turgid.

How much light does a Kouga Gasteria need?

Bright indirect light Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light than many succulents. 0 to 2 h a day

Is the Kouga Gasteria toxic to cats and dogs?

No, the Kouga Gasteria is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs. That is still no reason to let your pets chew on it.

Why are my Kouga Gasteria leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing most often comes from too much water: the mix stays wet and the roots suffocate. Check that the pot drains, empty the saucer, and let the mix dry before watering again. Too little light or a cold draught cause the same symptom.

When should you repot a Kouga Gasteria?

Repot every 24 months, ideally in spring. Remove offsets, repot in well-draining succulent or cactus mix.