Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
GASTERIA
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Gasteria
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Gasteria
In German
broomsedge Gras
Gasteria
In French
broomsedge herbe
Gasteria
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Gasteria
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Gasteria
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Gasteria
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Genus
Andropogon
Gasteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Gasteria
Season and care of Broomsedge and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Gasteria Physical Information
Broomsedge and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Gasteria are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Gasteria
Care of Broomsedge and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge 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.