Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
digitate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
-
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Köcherbaum
Hedge Bambus
In French
Quiver Tree
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Quiver Tree and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.