Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
12.00 cm
25.20 cm
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
25.40 cm
Flower Color
Coral
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Less Watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Gasteria
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Gasteria
Hydrangea
In German
Gasteria
Hortensie
In French
Gasteria
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gasteria
Hortensia
In Greek
Gasteria
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gasteria
Hortensja
In Latin
Gasteria
Hibiscus
Family
Aloaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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Properties of Gasteria and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Batavia. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Batavia 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 Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Batavia
Season and care of Gasteria and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Batavia season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Gasteria and Batavia Physical Information
Gasteria and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Batavia are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gasteria and Batavia
Care of Gasteria and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Batavia 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.