Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
GASTERIA
Common Name
Barberry
Gasteria
In Hindi
Burberry
Gasteria
In German
Burberry
Gasteria
In French
Burberry
Gasteria
In Spanish
Burberry
Gasteria
In Greek
Burberry
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Burberry
Gasteria
In Polish
kwaśnica
Gasteria
In Latin
Barberry
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Gasteria. Barberry has thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Gasteria has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Gasteria
Season and care of Barberry and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Gasteria Physical Information
Barberry and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barberry and Gasteria are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Gasteria
Care of Barberry and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry 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.