Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
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
Twisted/Contorted
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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, 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
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Not Available and width Not Available 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.
