Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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, 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Trichocereus
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Trichocereus
In German
Köcherbaum
Trichocereus
In French
Quiver Tree
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Trichocereus
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Trichocereus
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Trichocereus
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Trichocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Trichocereus. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Trichocereus Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus
Care of Quiver Tree and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
