Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Artichoke
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Artichoke
In German
Köcherbaum
Artischocke
In French
Quiver Tree
Artichaut
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Alcachofa
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Alcachofra
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Karczoch
In Latin
pharetram ligno
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Aloaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Quiver Tree and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Artichoke. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Quiver Tree and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Artichoke
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Quiver Tree and Artichoke Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Artichoke are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Quiver Tree and Artichoke
Care of Quiver Tree and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.