Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, 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
Malus sylvestris
GASTERIA
Common Name
European crab apple
Gasteria
In Hindi
european crab apple
Gasteria
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Gasteria
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Gasteria
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Gasteria
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Gasteria
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Gasteria
In Latin
european crab apple
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Gasteria
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Gasteria season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Gasteria Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Gasteria are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Gasteria
Care of European Crab Apple and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple 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.