Quiver Tree

Elephant Bush

About Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush

Quiver Tree

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Southern Africa

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

130

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

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

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Requires very little pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

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

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE dichotoma

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

तरकश ट्री

Elephant Bush

In German

Köcherbaum

Elephant Bush

In French

Quiver Tree

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Árbol de la aljaba

elefante Bush

In Greek

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Árvore do quiver

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Quiver Drzewo

Elephant Bush

In Latin

pharetram ligno

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Aloaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Aloe

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

5001

1 27800

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush

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

Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush

Care of Quiver Tree and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.