Quiver Tree

Chicory

About Quiver Tree and Chicory

Quiver Tree

Chicory

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Mediterranean

Types

Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)

Number of Varieties

110

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-3.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm1.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Requires very little pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as an ingredient in coffee

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE dichotoma

Cichorium intybus

Common Name

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive

In Hindi

तरकश ट्री

कासनी

In German

Köcherbaum

Chicoree

In French

Quiver Tree

chicorée

In Spanish

Árbol de la aljaba

achicoria

In Greek

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

ραδίκι

In Portuguese

Árvore do quiver

chicória

In Polish

Quiver Drzewo

cykoria

In Latin

pharetram ligno

pancratium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Asterales

Family

Aloaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Aloe

Cichorium

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cichorieae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Cichorioideae

Number of Species

50085

1 27800

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Chicory

Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Chicory? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Chicory. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Chicory doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Chicory 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 Chicory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Chicory

Season and care of Quiver Tree and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chicory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Quiver Tree and Chicory Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Chicory are as follows:

Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green

Care of Quiver Tree and Chicory

Care of Quiver Tree and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.