Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Succulent
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Flies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
GASTERIA
Common Name
San Pedro
Gasteria
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Gasteria
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Gasteria
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Gasteria
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Gasteria
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Gasteria
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Gasteria
In Latin
San Pedro
Gasteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Gasteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Gasteria
Season and care of San Pedro and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Gasteria season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Gasteria Physical Information
San Pedro and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of San Pedro and Gasteria are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of San Pedro and Gasteria
Care of San Pedro and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.