Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
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
3-9
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
12.00 cm
10.20 cm
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
Coral
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Gasteria
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
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
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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Season and Care of Gasteria and Bugleweed
Season and care of Gasteria and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Bugleweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Bugleweed Physical Information
Gasteria and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Bugleweed are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Gasteria and Bugleweed
Care of Gasteria and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.