Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Köcherbaum
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Quiver Tree
Century Plant
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Planta de siglo
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Century Plant
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Century Plant
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Century Plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Aloaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Quiver Tree and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Century Plant. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Century Plant
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Century Plant Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Century Plant are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Century Plant
Care of Quiver Tree and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.