Orange Gasteranthus
Gasteranthus quitensis
Family: Gesneriaceae
Orange Gasteranthus grows in partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Orange Gasteranthus
Orange Gasteranthus growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Orange Gasteranthus as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Orange Gasteranthus (Gasteranthus quitensis) is listed in the Gesneriaceae family and categorized as a herbaceous perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1617
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Orange Gasteranthus is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.