Sasanqua

Gasteria

About Sasanqua and Gasteria

Sasanqua

Gasteria

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Japan

Southern Africa

Types

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Number of Varieties

1516

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm12.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Tongue shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Less Watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Ants, Flies

Allergy

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

GASTERIA

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Gasteria

In Hindi

sasanqua

Gasteria

In German

sasanqua

Gasteria

In French

sasanqua

Gasteria

In Spanish

sasanqua

Gasteria

In Greek

sasanqua

Gasteria

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Gasteria

In Polish

Sasankya

Gasteria

In Latin

Sasankya

Gasteria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Monocots

Order

Theales

Asparagales

Family

Theaceae

Aloaceae

Genus

Camellia

Gasteria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

25016

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Gasteria

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Gasteria. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Gasteria has allergic reactions like . 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 Sasanqua and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Gasteria

Season and care of Sasanqua and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sasanqua and Gasteria Physical Information

Sasanqua and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Gasteria are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Sasanqua and Gasteria

Care of Sasanqua and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.