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About Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata


About Crassula Ovata and Quiver Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Succulent   
Cactus or Succulent   

Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa   
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Crassula   

Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert   
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
11-12   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
20.30 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lemon yellow   
White, Pink, Magenta   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Succulent   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial 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   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Requires very little pruning   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available   
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Asthma   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Vomiting   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma   
CRASSULA   

Common Name
Kokerboom Quiver Tree   
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree   

In Hindi
तरकश ट्री   
जेड पौधा   

In German
Köcherbaum   
Geldbaum   

In French
Quiver Tree   
Crassula ovata   

In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba   
Crassula ovata   

In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο   
crassula ovata   

In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver   
crassula ovata   

In Polish
Quiver Drzewo   
Crassula ovata   

In Latin
pharetram ligno   
Crassula ovata   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Saxifragales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Crassulaceae   

Genus
Aloe   
Crassula   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Asphodeloideae   
Crassuloideae   

Number of Species
500   
33
Not Available   

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata

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

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata

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

Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata are as follows:

Care of Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata

Care of Quiver Tree and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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