Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Köcherbaum
Kracher penstemon
In French
Quiver Tree
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
petarda penstemon
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Aloaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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Properties of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Quiver Tree and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.