Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Rose, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
PENSTEMON barbatus
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Beardlip Penstemon
In German
Köcherbaum
Beardlip Penstemon
In French
Quiver Tree
penstemon beardlip
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
penstemon beardlip
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
beardlip penstemon
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
penstemon beardlip
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
beardlip penstemon
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Birdlip penstemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Aloaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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Properties of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Beardlip Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Beardlip Penstemon 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 Beardlip Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
- Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon
Care of Quiver Tree and Beardlip Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.