Gasteraloe 'Kabela' is an intriguing intergeneric hybrid, likely resulting from a cross between a Gasteria and an Aloe species. This succulent is admired for its distinctive, often textured leaves that can display unique patterns and coloration, blending the characteristics of both parent genera. It offers a captivating aesthetic for succulent enthusiasts seeking plants with interesting foliage.
 
Key Features of Gasteraloe 'Kabela'
Textured Leaves: The leaves often exhibit a rough or bumpy texture, sometimes with raised tubercles or ridges.
Strap-Shaped to Lanceolate Leaves: Leaf shape can vary but is often elongated, ranging from strap-like to somewhat lance-shaped.
Color Variations: Leaf color can range from shades of green and grey-green to bronze or reddish hues, sometimes with striping or mottling.
Clumping Growth Habit: Typically grows in clusters or clumps, producing offsets from the base.
Toothed Margins: The leaf margins may have small teeth or bumps.
Relatively Small to Medium Size: Generally remains a manageable size for container cultivation.
Occasional Flowers: Mature plants can produce tall flower spikes bearing tubular flowers, often in shades of orange or red.
 
Care for Your Gasteraloe 'Kabela'
Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid intense afternoon sun.
Soil: Requires well-draining succulent mix.
Watering: Water thoroughly only when soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter.
Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures; protect from frost.
Humidity: Adapts well to typical household humidity.
 
Maintenance for a Thriving Plant
Removing Dead Leaves: Regularly remove any dead or dried leaves from the base.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when crowded.
Pest Control: Monitor for common succulent pests.
Fertilizing: Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
 
Propagation Methods for Expanding Your Collection
Offsets (Pups): Separate rooted offsets from the main plant.
Leaf Cuttings: Can be attempted, but success rates can vary. Allow the cut end to callus before planting.
Seeds: Possible, but may not produce offspring identical to the parent hybrid.
 
Gasteraloe 'Kabela' is a distinctive succulent hybrid with textured leaves and a clumping growth habit, offering a unique aesthetic appeal for succulent collectors. Its relatively easy care requirements make it a rewarding plant to cultivate.
 
 
* Picture and information intended only as a guide.  Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.
 
** All plants will be posted bare rooted.