Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Northern Africa
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
एलोविरा
Cercidiphyllum
In German
Aloe Vera
Kuchenbäume
In French
Aloe vera
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
Αλόη
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
Aloes
Grujecznik
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Hamamelidales
Family
Aloaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Aloe
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree
Care of Aloe Vera and Katsura Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.