Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In French
Quiver Tree
ara
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
guacamayo
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
μακώ
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
arara
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
ara
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Ara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Quiver Tree and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Macaw. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Macaw
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Macaw Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Macaw are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Macaw
Care of Quiver Tree and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.