Aloe dichotoma
Aloe dichotoma
Aloe dichotoma
Aloe dichotoma
Aloe dichotoma
Aloe dichotoma
Aloe dichotoma

Quiver Tree is the common name given to Aloe dichotoma. This summer dormant plant is a native of Southern Africa, Namibia, and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This short and rounded succulent can grow about 10 meters.

Growth Rate

The quiver tree growth rate slow but once established, it is a long-lived plant and stays content in its position for years. It can increase its height by 10-20 cm every year.

Flowering

The bright yellow quiver tree flowers emerge in mid-winter. While short and rounded, they are showy and attractive.

Watering and Feeding

The key is to both water and feed the quiver tree Aloe dichotoma in the right seasons. For watering, water weekly in summer and once a month or not at all in winter. For a perfect diet in summer, use a slow-release fertilizer.

Soil

Choose a soil with a medium or slightly acidic pH level. Soil should be of top quality. It should be loamy with plenty of drainage chips at the bottom of the container. The proper aloe dichotoma care will lead to its amazing growth.

Hardiness

While it can take a few degrees of cold and frost, it prefers a hot and dry climate. Hence, it has a hardiness zone of 9a to 11b and frost tolerance of -6.7°C

Light

Indirect sunlight is preferred since it needs to be slowly hardened into the full sun. Moving it too suddenly from shade to sun can lead to it withering off or scorching.

Propagation

Plant seeds in autumn in trays of coarse river sand for propagation purposes. While you can also multiply the plant through cuttings, its success is not always guaranteed.

The hollow branches of Aloe dichotoma were used as quivers for arrows in ancient times. Its roots have been tested to treat asthma and tuberculosis.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late fall early winter
Botanical Name Aloe dichotoma
Common Name Quiver tree, kokerboom
Dormancy Summer
Family Asphodelaceae
Flower Color Bright yellow
Genus Aloe
Growth Habit Rosettes
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 11(USDA)
Mature Size 4 8 in. tall
Native Area Southern Africa
Plant Type Branched succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow succulent
Toxicity Toxic for humans
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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They were a little sad looking!

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Daniel B.
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Perfect plants

Everything that I have bought from Planet Desert arrives in beautiful condition. Every plant is packaged perfectly, carefully and the plants are all excellent specimens. I will buy many more as soon.

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02/12/2021
Nels V.
United States United States

Great Looking Aloe

Aloe arrived promptly and in great shape. Looking forward to watching it grow!

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04/08/2022
Alice
United States United States

Another great aloe

Plant arrived in great shape and joins my collection of baby tree aloes that I have no idea what I’ll do with when they grow up :-)

JF
12/03/2022
John F.

Great service!

The plant arrived quickly, packaged with great care, and in great shape!

Aloe dichotoma

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Quiver Tree is the common name given to Aloe dichotoma. This summer dormant plant is a native of Southern Africa, Namibia, and belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This short and rounded succulent can grow about 10 meters.

Growth Rate

The quiver tree growth rate slow but once established, it is a long-lived plant and stays content in its position for years. It can increase its height by 10-20 cm every year.

Flowering

The bright yellow quiver tree flowers emerge in mid-winter. While short and rounded, they are showy and attractive.

Watering and Feeding

The key is to both water and feed the quiver tree Aloe dichotoma in the right seasons. For watering, water weekly in summer and once a month or not at all in winter. For a perfect diet in summer, use a slow-release fertilizer.

Soil

Choose a soil with a medium or slightly acidic pH level. Soil should be of top quality. It should be loamy with plenty of drainage chips at the bottom of the container. The proper aloe dichotoma care will lead to its amazing growth.

Hardiness

While it can take a few degrees of cold and frost, it prefers a hot and dry climate. Hence, it has a hardiness zone of 9a to 11b and frost tolerance of -6.7°C

Light

Indirect sunlight is preferred since it needs to be slowly hardened into the full sun. Moving it too suddenly from shade to sun can lead to it withering off or scorching.

Propagation

Plant seeds in autumn in trays of coarse river sand for propagation purposes. While you can also multiply the plant through cuttings, its success is not always guaranteed.

The hollow branches of Aloe dichotoma were used as quivers for arrows in ancient times. Its roots have been tested to treat asthma and tuberculosis.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late fall early winter
Botanical Name Aloe dichotoma
Common Name Quiver tree, kokerboom
Dormancy Summer
Family Asphodelaceae
Flower Color Bright yellow
Genus Aloe
Growth Habit Rosettes
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 11(USDA)
Mature Size 4 8 in. tall
Native Area Southern Africa
Plant Type Branched succulent
Propagation By cuttings
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow succulent
Toxicity Toxic for humans
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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AF
06/05/2020
Andrea F.
United States United States

They were a little sad looking!

The plant arrived on a day that was very hot! It took some care for them to perk up. I don’t think I will order in the summer time.

Planet Desert  Review
DB
12/18/2020
Daniel B.
United States United States

Perfect plants

Everything that I have bought from Planet Desert arrives in beautiful condition. Every plant is packaged perfectly, carefully and the plants are all excellent specimens. I will buy many more as soon.

NV
02/12/2021
Nels V.
United States United States

Great Looking Aloe

Aloe arrived promptly and in great shape. Looking forward to watching it grow!

A
04/08/2022
Alice
United States United States

Another great aloe

Plant arrived in great shape and joins my collection of baby tree aloes that I have no idea what I’ll do with when they grow up :-)

JF
12/03/2022
John F.

Great service!

The plant arrived quickly, packaged with great care, and in great shape!

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