Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
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
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
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
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Zaragosa
In German
Köcherbaum
Zaragoza
In French
Quiver Tree
Saragosse
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Zaragoza
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Zaragoza
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Saragossa
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Chordata
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Squamata
Family
Aloaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Zaragosa. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Zaragosa doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Zaragosa Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa
Care of Quiver Tree and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.