Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Gasteria
candelabro
In Hindi
Gasteria
candelabro
In German
Gasteria
candelabro
In French
Gasteria
candelabro
In Spanish
Gasteria
candelabro
In Greek
Gasteria
candelabro
In Portuguese
Gasteria
candelabro
In Polish
Gasteria
candelabro
In Latin
Gasteria
candelabro
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gasteria
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gasteria and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Candelabro. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Candelabro
Season and care of Gasteria and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Candelabro season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Gasteria and Candelabro Physical Information
Gasteria and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Candelabro are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gasteria and Candelabro
Care of Gasteria and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.