Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Sandy areas
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
GASTERIA
Common Name
Artichoke
Gasteria
In Hindi
Artichoke
Gasteria
In German
Artischocke
Gasteria
In French
Artichaut
Gasteria
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Gasteria
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Gasteria
In Polish
Karczoch
Gasteria
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Monocots
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Gasteria. Artichoke has thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Gasteria has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artichoke and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Gasteria
Season and care of Artichoke and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Gasteria season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Gasteria Physical Information
Artichoke and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Gasteria are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Gasteria
Care of Artichoke and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.