Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southern Africa
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7*5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Less Watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
GASTERIA
Common Name
White Star creeper
Gasteria
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Gasteria
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Gasteria
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Gasteria
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Gasteria
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Gasteria
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Gasteria
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Gasteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Gasteria
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Gasteria Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Gasteria are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Gasteria
Care of White Star Creeper and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.