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Gasteria Verrucosa

This plant grows best in pots of turfy loam andleaf-mould, to which has been added a little old mortar. Good drainage is essential. Water freely in summer, and keep just moist in winter. Keep the foli...

Gardening for the Millions November 11, 2026 1 min read 2,868 views
This plant grows best in pots of turfy loam andleaf-mould, to which has been added a little old mortar. Good drainage
is essential. Water freely in summer, and keep just moist in winter.
Keep the foliage clean by sponging. Give plenty of light, and during
warm weather turn the plants out of doors.

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