Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
GASTERIA
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Gasteria
In Hindi
Hatiora
Gasteria
In German
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Gasteria
In French
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Gasteria
In Spanish
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Gasteria
In Greek
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Gasteria
In Portuguese
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Gasteria
In Polish
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Gasteria
In Latin
Hatiora
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Hatiora and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Gasteria. Hatiora has thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gasteria has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hatiora and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Gasteria
Season and care of Hatiora and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is Not Available and Gasteria season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Gasteria Physical Information
Hatiora and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hatiora and Gasteria are as follows:
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
Hatiora leaf color: Not Available
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hatiora and Gasteria
Care of Hatiora and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.