Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
lechuguilla
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
lechuguilla
तरकश ट्री
In German
lechuguilla
Köcherbaum
In French
lechuguilla
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
lechuguilla
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
lechuguilla
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
lechuguilla
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree. Lechuguilla has thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree
Care of Lechuguilla and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.