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Gasteria aurora® 10.5cm

Name: Gasteria aurora® 10.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Gasteriauro10.5cmC3
Price: 6.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Hybrid succulent · Asphodelaceae · Textured rosette

×Gasteraloe ‘Aurora’

It cannot decide what colour it is — and we love it for that 🌈

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 10.5cm · Height: approx. 15cm

Asphodelaceae
Protected cultivar
Raised white markings
Bright indirect light
Slow compact growth

×Gasteraloe ‘Aurora’ is a cultivated hybrid with dark green leaves, raised white markings and a sturdy rosette that looks almost graphic. Bright details across the surface allow every leaf to read as an individual element.

Its slow, orderly growth suits small collections and places where genuine botanical detail is welcome without visual clutter. This is a formally documented cultivar with stable traits and a traceable breeding history, not a generic trade label.

What makes it special

A compact rosette, pale protrusions and a dark leaf base combine into a strongly textured, collectible form.

Raised white patterning

Spots, small protrusions and pale teeth create a clear design across the dark leaves.

A stable compact habit

Short to medium leaves remain closely gathered, building a low rosette with disciplined symmetry.

Documented parentage

‘Aurora’ has a formal cultivar description and a recorded Dutch selection history, adding genuine collector interest.

Why you will love it: it combines the resilience of its relatives with a highly designed surface and a formally documented cultivated identity.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

It looks excellent on a bright desk, bookcase or near an east-facing window. A simple matte cachepot lets the white pattern and rosette take the lead.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Combine it with small succulents that enjoy filtered light and a measured drying cycle, always in separate pots.

Haworthiopsis attenuata — white bands repeat the motif in a stricter upright form.
Gasteria ‘Little Warty’ — its rough surface builds a richly textured pairing at the same scale.
Echeveria ‘Devotion’ — velvety green and burgundy foliage contributes a warmer contrast.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright indirect light or gentle morning sun; shield it from harsh midday exposure.

Water

Water when the mix is almost completely dry, with immediate drainage.

Climate

Warm, airy conditions and protection from frost or prolonged cold dampness.

Pets

Leaves have small teeth and the hybrid is not intended for consumption.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Strong filtered light keeps the pattern crisp without marking the leaves. A little morning sun is useful after slow acclimation.

Watering correctly

Let most of the mix dry before watering again. Apply water at the base and do not leave it trapped in the centre of the rosette.

Air and humidity

Good circulation matters, especially in warm weather. It does not need misting and dislikes a closed setting with persistent humidity.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Keep it preferably above 10°C and free from frost. During intense summer heat or winter low light it may slow down, reducing water use accordingly.

Substrate

An airy succulent mix with a substantial proportion of pumice or another porous mineral material protects its fleshy roots from prolonged wetness.

Feeding and repotting

During clear new growth, use a dilute balanced fertiliser low in nitrogen about every five to six weeks. Repot only when the rosette or roots genuinely fill the pot.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, origin of the form and natural distribution

Correct hybrid identity

‘Aurora’ is registered as ×Gasteraloe, an intergeneric hybrid between Gasteria and Aloe in Asphodelaceae. “Gasteria aurora®” is the shortened commercial label.

Created in the Netherlands

Obed Smit of Eden Collection developed the cultivar in Sappemeer. The cross was made in 2010, this individual was selected in 2012 and its first asexual propagation followed that year.

What the official records state

US patent PP29,283 names Gasteria ‘Royal Wolfgang’ as the seed parent and an unnamed Aloe aristata clone as the pollen parent; the Canadian PBR report leaves the pollen source unknown. ‘Aurora’ is therefore entirely of garden origin.

From natural habitat to home care: ‘Aurora’ itself has no wild habitat, but its fleshy leaves and thick roots inherit the ability of its southern African relatives to exploit brief moisture pulses in aerated ground. In cultivation it needs a bright sheltered position and a clear drying cycle.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

An intergeneric hybrid

The multiplication sign indicates that the cultivar arose from parents belonging to two genera, Gasteria and Aloe.

White marks are structural

Pale spots and protrusions are not dust; they are stable epidermal traits recorded in the formal variety description.

Stability through cloning

Asexual propagation preserves the same pattern and shape, whereas seed would produce genetically variable offspring.

Flowers with a swollen base

When it blooms, tubular flowers show a characteristic basal swelling that strongly recalls the Gasteria side of its ancestry.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about placement, watering, seasonal behaviour and the plant’s distinctive traits.

01Is it a true Gasteria?

No. Its formal identity is ×Gasteraloe ‘Aurora’, a hybrid between Gasteria and Aloe. The simpler wording remains in the product title.

02Does it need direct sun?

Not strong midday sun. Bright indirect light and a little morning sun reveal the pattern without scorching.

03When should it be watered?

When the mix is dry through almost all its depth and the pot feels light. Water thoroughly and allow unrestricted drainage.

04Why is the pattern fading?

Very low light reduces contrast, while sudden harsh sun can mark the leaves. Move it gradually to a brighter sheltered position.

05Does it produce offsets?

It may form side rosettes as it matures. Let them develop their own roots before considering separation.

06How much feeding does it need?

Very little, and only during active growth. A dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser is enough for firm leaves without soft excessive growth.

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Gasteria aurora® 10.5cm

Gasteria aurora® 10.5cm

×Gasteraloe ‘Aurora’

What makes it special

Raised white patterning

A stable compact habit

Documented parentage

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Watering correctly

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding and repotting

Correct hybrid identity

Created in the Netherlands

What the official records state

An intergeneric hybrid

White marks are structural

Stability through cloning

Flowers with a swollen base

Frequently asked questions

Gasteria aurora® 10.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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