Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
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
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
Lupinus
Common Name
Gasteria
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Gasteria
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Gasteria
lupine
In French
Gasteria
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Gasteria
planta de lupino
In Greek
Gasteria
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Gasteria
tremoço planta
In Polish
Gasteria
łubin roślin
In Latin
Gasteria
Plinio herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Lupine
Season and care of Gasteria and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Lupine season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Gasteria and Lupine Physical Information
Gasteria and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Lupine are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gasteria and Lupine
Care of Gasteria and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.