Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South-Central United States
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*2
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
90.00 cm
Minimum Width
Not Available
12.00 cm
Flower Color
Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
No Beauty Benefits
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Gasteria
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
Gasteria
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Gasteria
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
Gasteria
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
Gasteria
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
Gasteria
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
Gasteria
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
Gasteria
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Yellow Wild Indigo 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Gasteria and Yellow Wild Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.