Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Argentina
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Cholla
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Köcherbaum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Quiver Tree
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
planta de Cholla
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
planta Salão
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
roślin Hall
In Latin
pharetram ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Quiver Tree and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Cholla. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Cholla
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Cholla Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Cholla are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Quiver Tree and Cholla
Care of Quiver Tree and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.