Gasteria doreeniae thrives in cultivation and does best as a pot plant or grown in miniature rock gardens. It is a prolific grower and its stoloniferous nature soon ensures dense clusters. Gasteria doreeniae grows fairly fast. It can be grown out-of-doors, but is best cultivated in dry Mediterranean-type gardens where frost is not too severe. Plants prefer partial shade, and in hot climates should therefore be protected from full sun. Plants should reach flowering size in about 3 years.

Propagation

Easily propagated from seed, leaf cuttings or by division. It is best to apply a fungicide when growing from seed. Sow seed during spring or summer in a warm, shady position in a sandy slightly acidic soil and keep moist. Cover with a thin layer of sand and keep moist. Germination is usually within 3 weeks. Seedlings grow slowly and are best planted out about a year after sowing. Propagation from leaf cuttings is best undertaken in spring. Allow the leaf cutting to form a heel by placing it on a dry window sill for a week or three. Cuttings are best rooted in clean sand. Once rooted, plants can be planted into individual containers. Plants react well to organic feeding (compost or any other liquid fertilizer). Gasteria doreeniae can be watered at any time of the year. Watering during winter should be reduced, but during long dry hot spells a good watering should be provided.