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Gasteria nigricans 'SHARKSKIN GASTERIA'

Gasteria nigricans 'SHARKSKIN GASTERIA'

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GASTERIA nigricans 'BLACK GASTERIA'

Gasteria nigricans features thick, fleshy leaves that grow in a rosette formation, with dark green coloration and distinctive white spots. This variety is a cultivar of Gasteria nigricans and is highly sought after by collectors for its unusual and eye-catching characteristics.
 

PLANT FACTS

 
BOTANICAL NAME: Gasteria nigricans 'Mostruosa'
COMMON NAMES: Sharkskin Gasteria, Black Gasteria
FAMILY: Asphodelaceae
MAX HEIGHT: unknown (+/-)
GROWTH TYPE: Groundcover
NATIVE: South Africa
 

PLANT CARE

 
 Can't be grown outside in New Zealand.
  ☀️      LIGHT - Full Sun / Indirect bright light. Provide shade during midday sun.
  🌡      TEMPERATURE - 10°C – 30°C, not frost hardy.
  💧      WATER - Draught tolerant, once a week. Very Hardy.
  ☁️      HUMIDITY - Average humidity, 40%.
  ⛰      SOIL - Free drainage soil. Add pumice stone.
  🌱      FERTILISER - Fast release, liquid fertilisers.

*All plants purchased come within a 100% compostable pot so we are able to reuse our nursery pots again and again.

Plastic Free Packagaing

Our packaging is made from biodegradable products; cardboard boxes carefully secured with recycled newspaper & kraft tape to ensure your product gets there safely.

Did you know? All plants our transferred from our nusery pots into 100% organic & compostable pot.

Shipping & Returns

Delievery: Shipment of live plants and products will occur between Monday and Thursday of each week by Fastway Postal Service.

Order Processing: Please allow 1-5 business days for your order to be processed.

We do not ship internationally due to agricultural regulations.

Returns: We do offer returns on live plants, and products if youre 100% not satisfied. Please contact us with any concerns by sending us an email to desertcreeknz@gmail.com

Plant Pot Dimensions

100% Biodegradeable Peat Pots

Mini 0.29L: (H) 8cm, (W) 7.5cm

Small 0.45L: (H) 9cm, (W) 10cm

Large 1.45L: (H) 12.4cm, (W) 14.3cm

*All of our plants are measured in pot size mostly available in 3 sizes.

Free Repotting

Choosing a gift or just treating yourself? We offer a free repotting service when a plant & pot combo is purchased.

Simply note down which plant and what pot (color & size) at the end of checkout in the notes section and we'll do the rest.

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