Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Toxic
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
Increases moisture in air, Indoor 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
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Gasteria
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Gasteria
Zebra Plant
In German
Gasteria
Zebra Plant
In French
Gasteria
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Gasteria
Zebra Plant
In Greek
Gasteria
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Gasteria
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Gasteria
ferus Planta
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Aloaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Gasteria
Aphelandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gasteria and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Gasteria and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Gasteria and Zebra Plant. Gasteria doesn't have thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Gasteria does not have fragrant flowers. Gasteria has allergic reactions like Irritation to intestines and Skin rash and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gasteria and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Gasteria and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Zebra Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Gasteria and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Gasteria and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gasteria and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gasteria and Zebra Plant
Care of Gasteria and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.