Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Rich Woods
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, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Gasteria
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Gasteria
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Gasteria
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Gasteria
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Gasteria
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Gasteria
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Gasteria
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Gasteria
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Aloaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Gasteria and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.