Quiver Tree

Sweet William

About Quiver Tree and Sweet William

Quiver Tree

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Succulent

Flowering Plants

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

11600

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

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

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Requires very little pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE dichotoma

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

तरकश ट्री

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Köcherbaum

Bartn

In French

Quiver Tree

sweet william

In Spanish

Árbol de la aljaba

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Árvore do quiver

william doce

In Polish

Quiver Drzewo

słodki William

In Latin

pharetram ligno

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Aloaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Aloe

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

50075

1 27800

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Sweet William. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sweet William 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 Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Sweet William

Season and care of Quiver Tree and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.

Quiver Tree and Sweet William Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Sweet William are as follows:

Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Quiver Tree and Sweet William

Care of Quiver Tree and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.