Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Melanesia
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Gasteria
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Gasteria
Copperleaf
In German
Gasteria
Copperleaf
In French
Gasteria
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Gasteria
copperleaf
In Greek
Gasteria
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Copperleaf
In Polish
Gasteria
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Gasteria
Copperleaf
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Aloaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Copperleaf
Season and care of Gasteria and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Copperleaf season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Gasteria and Copperleaf Physical Information
Gasteria and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Copperleaf are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Gasteria and Copperleaf
Care of Gasteria and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.