Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Madagascar palm
In German
Köcherbaum
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Quiver Tree
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Pachypodium
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Aloaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm
Care of Quiver Tree and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.