Gasteria

David Ward

About Gasteria and David Ward

Gasteria

David Ward

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa

Europe

Types

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Number of Varieties

1625

0 40000

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Habitat

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

Alpine Meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

Sunset Zone

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm81.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Coral

Red, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tongue shaped

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil

Drought, Rocky Soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Less Watering

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Gasteria

david ward

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Monocots

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Lamiales

Family

Aloaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Gasteria

Pulmonaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

16-

1 27800

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Properties of Gasteria and David Ward

Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and David Ward. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and David Ward 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 David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gasteria and David Ward

Season and care of Gasteria and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and David Ward season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Gasteria and David Ward Physical Information

Gasteria and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and David Ward are as follows:

Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Gasteria and David Ward

Care of Gasteria and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.