Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
GASTERIA
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Gasteria
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Gasteria
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Gasteria
In French
américaine Aloe
Gasteria
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Gasteria
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Gasteria
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Gasteria
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Gasteria
In Latin
American Aloe
Gasteria
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Gasteria
Season and care of American Aloe and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Gasteria Physical Information
American Aloe and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Gasteria are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Aloe and Gasteria
Care of American Aloe and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.