Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Trees
Origin
Southern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Coral
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Gasteria
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Gasteria
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Gasteria
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Gasteria
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Gasteria
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Gasteria
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Gasteria
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Gasteria
.org Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Aloaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Gasteria and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.