Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut Bulbs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
केप मुसब्बर
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Cape Aloe
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cape Aloe
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Cape Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Cape Aloe has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Cape Aloe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe
Care of Poison Sumac and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.