Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
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
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
GASTERIA
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Gasteria
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Gasteria
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Gasteria
In French
arbousier
Gasteria
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Gasteria
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Gasteria
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Gasteria
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Gasteria
In Latin
arbutus
Gasteria
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Asphodeloideae
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Gasteria. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Gasteria has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Gasteria Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria
Care of Strawberry Tree and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree 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.