Gasteria

Twinleaf

About Gasteria and Twinleaf

Gasteria

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Number of Varieties

162

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Habitat

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tongue shaped

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Medium

In Summer

Less Watering

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GASTERIA

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Class

Monocots

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Ranunculales

Family

Aloaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Gasteria

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

162

1 27800

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Properties of Gasteria and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Twinleaf. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gasteria and Twinleaf

Season and care of Gasteria and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Twinleaf season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Gasteria and Twinleaf Physical Information

Gasteria and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Twinleaf are as follows:

Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Gasteria and Twinleaf

Care of Gasteria and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.