Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
not available
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Less Watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, 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
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
GASTERIA
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Gasteria
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Gasteria
In German
Zebra Plant
Gasteria
In French
Zebra usine
Gasteria
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Gasteria
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Gasteria
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Gasteria
In Latin
ferus Planta
Gasteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Gasteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Gasteria. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Gasteria has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Gasteria
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Gasteria Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Gasteria are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Gasteria
Care of Zebra Plant and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.