Mazhar Botanic Garden

Aloe dichotoma Masson

Quiver tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001006
Common name: Quiver tree
English name: Quiver tree
Arabic name: الوي دايكوتومم
Native: South Africa , Namibia
Country: South Africa
(PGR): Very rare

Tree aloe, has smooth branches, grow up to 3-7 m tall bark on the trunk forms beautiful golden-brown scales, the crown is often densely rounded as a result of the repeatedly forked branches flowers bright yellow

Ornamental tree Aloe. Medicinal.

New: Aloidendron dichotomum (Masson) Klopper & Gideon F Sm

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Texture: Acid granite Enriched soil Heavy clay Loam Mildly acidic soils Organic Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Desert
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Winter
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 5.0-7.0

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