Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
GASTERIA
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
In German
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
In French
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Gasteria
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Gasteria. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Gasteria has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Gasteria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Gasteria Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria
Care of Matilija Poppy and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.