Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Coral
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
IRIS
Common Name
Gasteria
Iris
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Íris
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Aloaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Iris
Season and care of Gasteria and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Iris Physical Information
Gasteria and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Iris are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gasteria and Iris
Care of Gasteria and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
