Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southern Africa
Types
not available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Unknown
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Unknown
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
PACHYCEREUS weberi
GASTERIA
Common Name
candelabro
Gasteria
In Hindi
candelabro
Gasteria
In German
candelabro
Gasteria
In French
candelabro
Gasteria
In Spanish
candelabro
Gasteria
In Greek
candelabro
Gasteria
In Portuguese
candelabro
Gasteria
In Polish
candelabro
Gasteria
In Latin
candelabro
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Browningia
Gasteria
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Gasteria. Candelabro has thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Gasteria has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Candelabro and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Gasteria
Season and care of Candelabro and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Gasteria season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Gasteria Physical Information
Candelabro and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Candelabro and Gasteria are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelabro and Gasteria
Care of Candelabro and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro 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.