Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
Ferocactus wislizeni
Common Name
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
In Hindi
Gasteria
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
In German
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
In French
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
In Spanish
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
In Greek
Gasteria
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
In Polish
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
In Latin
Gasteria
Arizona barrel cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gasteria
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Arizona barrel cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Arizona barrel cactus has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash. 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 Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus
Season and care of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral.
Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus Physical Information
Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus
Care of Gasteria and Arizona barrel cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.