Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
gardens, Rocky areas
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, 13, 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
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
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
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Pachypodium
In German
Köcherbaum
Pachypodium
In French
Quiver Tree
Pachypodium
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Pachypodium
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Pachypodium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Aloaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Apocynoideae
Properties of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Pachypodium. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Pachypodium doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Pachypodium Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium
Care of Quiver Tree and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
