Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
11-15
  
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
White
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Funnel shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Very Slow
  
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, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bulbs, Hair
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
  
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
  
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
  
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
  
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
  
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
  
In German
Köcherbaum
  
Old Man Cactus
  
In French
Quiver Tree
  
Old Man Cactus
  
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
  
Viejo Cactus
  
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
  
Γέρος Cactus
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
  
Old Man Cactus
  
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
  
Stary Cactus
  
In Latin
pharetram ligno
  
Senem Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Aloaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Aloe
  
Cephalocereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Pachycereeae
  
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus
Care of Quiver Tree and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.