Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Cattle Fodder, 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Gasteria
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Gasteria
Broomsedge grass
In German
Gasteria
broomsedge Gras
In French
Gasteria
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Gasteria
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Gasteria
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Gasteria
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Gasteria
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Genus
Gasteria
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gasteria and Broomsedge
Season and care of Gasteria and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Broomsedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Broomsedge Physical Information
Gasteria and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Broomsedge are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Gasteria and Broomsedge
Care of Gasteria and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.