About Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
FESTUCA
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Köcherbaum
blau -Schwingel
In French
Quiver Tree
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
azul festuca
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
azul festuca
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
pharetram ligno
blue Fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Pooideae
Properties of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Blue Fescue 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 Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue
Care of Quiver Tree and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.