Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Gasteria
Artichoke
In Hindi
Gasteria
Artichoke
In German
Gasteria
Artischocke
In French
Gasteria
Artichaut
In Spanish
Gasteria
Alcachofa
In Greek
Gasteria
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Alcachofra
In Polish
Gasteria
Karczoch
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Monocots
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Aloaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gasteria and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Artichoke. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Artichoke
Season and care of Gasteria and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Artichoke season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Gasteria and Artichoke Physical Information
Gasteria and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Artichoke are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gasteria and Artichoke
Care of Gasteria and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.