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×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ 6.5cm

Name: ×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ 6.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: GasterGreenIce6.5cm
Price: 5.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Intergeneric succulent · Asphodelaceae · Icy green pattern

×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’

Small, quiet and exceptionally well designed 🧊

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 6.5 cm

Asphodelaceae
Intergeneric hybrid
White markings
Compact rosette
Collector cultivar

×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ forms a small precisely ordered rosette of thick triangular leaves in deep icy green. White spots and cross-bands spread across the surface like fine crystals, while crisp margins give the silhouette a modern graphic quality.

Its compact scale conceals remarkable detail: each fresh leaf adds a different pattern without disturbing the balance of the rosette. This refined collector hybrid is ideal for smaller displays and makes an unusual gift, with enough visual confidence to stand beautifully on its own.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

An icy white pattern

Spots and bands brighten dark leaves like a fine layer of frost.

A compact graphic rosette

Triangular leaves assemble into clean, stable architecture.

Two genera in one cultivar

Its intergeneric background combines Gasteria and Gonialoe traits in a distinctive form.

Why you’ll love it: it delivers rich botanical detail and collector history at a tiny scale, with a pattern that appears almost hand drawn.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Show it near eye level in white, charcoal or green matte ceramic. The pattern reads especially clearly against wood or pale stone, while a little distance from neighbouring plants lets the white markings remain free of visual clutter.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Gasteria bicolor — related dark texture with more elongated leaves.
Haworthiopsis attenuata — bold white bands that echo the graphic pattern.
Aloe aristata — a finer toothed rosette with compatible tolerance of filtered exposure.

Care at a glance

Light

A bright position with filtered exposure and a little gentle morning sun.

Watering

Water when the mix is almost completely dry, keeping moisture out of the rosette.

Climate

Mild temperatures, good airflow and protection from heatwaves or frost.

Pets & children

Not intended for ingestion; keep it away from chewing.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

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

Light and position

Place it in a bright filtered position. It tolerates less direct sun than a typical Echeveria, while gentle morning sun can be introduced gradually to maintain compact form.

Correct watering

Water when the mix has dried through almost its full depth and the pot feels lighter. Do not leave moisture between the tightly packed leaf bases.

Airflow and humidity

Gentle airflow prevents dampness in the crown. It needs no misting, and white markings should be cleaned only with a dry very soft brush.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It develops in mild periods and may slow in heatwaves or cold. Protect it from frost and reduce watering whenever new growth stops.

Substrate

Use a porous cactus-and-succulent mix with a good mineral structure. The pot must have an open drainage hole and should not greatly exceed the root mass.

Feeding, repotting and handling

After repotting into Sybasoil, wait about two months. Then offer diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only while the rosette is producing new leaves.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

Correct treatment: ×Gasteraloe

“Gasteria Green Ice” is an intergeneric hybrid more correctly written ×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’. The × symbol denotes a cross between two genera in Asphodelaceae.

A David M. Cumming hybrid

Recent records attribute the hybrid to David M. Cumming from Gasteria ‘Old Man Silver’ × Gonialoe variegata, the species formerly known as Aloe variegata.

Older trade records differ

Some older lists give different or unclear parent information. The most recent documented account is preferred while explicitly recognising the historic inconsistency.

From natural habitat to care: Gasteria and Gonialoe from southern Africa often occupy rocky sites shaded by stone or vegetation, with brief moisture and abundant root aeration. ‘Green Ice’ combines tolerance of filtered exposure with fleshy reserves, so it needs a porous mix and clear drying without extreme sun.

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

The × marks an intergeneric hybrid

Its cultivated lineage contains genetic material from two different but related genera.

White markings are epidermal

Raised or differently coloured areas interrupt the green and create the icy pattern.

Leaves store moisture

Thick tissue acts as a reserve and allows the roots to dry between wettings.

Clonal propagation preserves the pattern

Offsets reliably retain the form, unlike genetically variable seed-grown progeny.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Is it Gasteria or Aloe?

It is an intergeneric ×Gasteraloe hybrid with parentage from Gasteria and Gonialoe.

02Does it need full sun?

No. It prefers abundant filtered brightness and only gentle direct exposure after acclimation.

03When should it be watered?

When the mix is almost completely dry and the pot feels noticeably lighter.

04Why are the leaves soft?

If the mix is dry it may need water; if damp, inspect the roots for trouble first.

05Does it make offsets?

Yes. Mature rosettes can produce lateral crowns that gradually form a cluster.

06What are the parents?

The most recent documentation names Gasteria ‘Old Man Silver’ × Gonialoe variegata, although older trade sources differ.

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×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ 6.5cm

×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ 6.5cm

×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’

What makes it stand out

An icy white pattern

A compact graphic rosette

Two genera in one cultivar

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Correct treatment: ×Gasteraloe

A David M. Cumming hybrid

Older trade records differ

The × marks an intergeneric hybrid

White markings are epidermal

Leaves store moisture

Clonal propagation preserves the pattern

Frequently asked questions

×Gasteraloe ‘Green Ice’ 6.5cm — 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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