Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, 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
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Food for animals, 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 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Gasteria
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Gasteria
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Gasteria
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Gasteria
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Gasteria
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Gasteria
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Gasteria
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Gasteria
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Aloaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Gasteria and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.