Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
California
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
In German
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
In French
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Gasteria
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Gasteria
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Gasteria
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Papaverales
Family
Aloaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Matilija Poppy. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Matilija Poppy season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Gasteria and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy
Care of Gasteria and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.