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
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
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
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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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.