Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Scale
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Unknown
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
GASTERIA
Common Name
spanish dagger
Gasteria
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
Gasteria
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Gasteria
In French
Spanish bayonet
Gasteria
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
Gasteria
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
Gasteria
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Gasteria
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Bayonet 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.