Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Northern Africa
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-12
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ALOE vera
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
एलोविरा
In German
Gymnocalycium
Aloe Vera
In French
Gymnocalycium
Aloe vera
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Aloe vera
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Αλόη
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Aloe Vera
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Aloes
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Aloe Vera season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera
Care of Gymnocalycium and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.