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About Zaragosa and Quiver Tree


About Quiver Tree and Zaragosa


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Succulent   

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Southern Africa, South Africa   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Desert, Hot climate regions   
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert   

USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
270.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green   
Blue Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Succulent   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Very Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Requires very little pruning   

Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DASYLIRION berlandieri   
ALOE dichotoma   

Common Name
Blue Giant, Blue Twister, Desert Spoon   
Kokerboom Quiver Tree   

In Hindi
Zaragosa   
तरकश ट्री   

In German
Zaragoza   
Köcherbaum   

In French
Saragosse   
Quiver Tree   

In Spanish
Zaragoza   
Árbol de la aljaba   

In Greek
Σαραγόσα   
φαρέτρα Δέντρο   

In Portuguese
Zaragoza   
Árvore do quiver   

In Polish
Saragossa   
Quiver Drzewo   

In Latin
Caesaraugusta   
pharetram ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Chordata   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Liliopsida   

Order
Squamata   
Asparagales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Aloaceae   

Genus
Gonyosoma   
Aloe   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Colubrinae   
Asphodeloideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
500   
33

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Properties of Zaragosa and Quiver Tree

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

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Season and Care of Zaragosa and Quiver Tree

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

Zaragosa and Quiver Tree Physical Information

Zaragosa and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zaragosa and Quiver Tree are as follows:

Care of Zaragosa and Quiver Tree

Care of Zaragosa and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zaragosa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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