Aloe dichotoma quiver tree from South Africa

Also known as the quiver tree this aloe is at home in the arid desert world

This majestic tree aloe is a very rewarding plant for the dry desert, xeriscape or succulent garden .  Aloe dichotoma a beautiful tree aloe easy to grow from seed.   Aloe dichotoma can withstand frost.
This aloe is beautiful when young and absolutely impressive as it grows up.
Keep this succulent plant dry with good drainage by planting it on large stones.  Watch out for ants that carry aphids into the crown of Aloe dichotoma where rot will set in.   This aloe does  not ask for more.
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aloe.dichotoma.young.plant.7.07.jpg (126775 bytes) This small Aloe dichotoma has a long way to grow

Aloe dichotoma is a garden focus point like no other plant. The photos were taken in Windhoek Namibia, where the climate is ideal to grow the Quiver tree without problem.

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