Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
-
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
केमाज़
In German
Köcherbaum
Camas
In French
Quiver Tree
Camas
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Camas
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Camas
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Camas
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Camas
In Latin
pharetram ligno
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Aloaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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Properties of Quiver Tree and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Camas? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Camas. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Camas
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Camas Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Camas are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Quiver Tree and Camas
Care of Quiver Tree and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.