Its short, triangular, strongly keeled leaves have rounded ends (obtuse to subacute and mucronate apex), and are shiny with white spots.

The dangling flowers have typical Gasteria shape and colouring (pink at the base; white and green at the tip).

[2] Gasteria polita is indigenous to mountainous forests near Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

It was first discovered and described in 2001, at Whiskey Creek Nature Reserve (now part of Garden Route National Park), just north of Plettenberg Bay.

It thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soil, and it is adapted to receive some water all year round.