Aloidendron dichotomum is also commonly known by the name quiver tree. It is an extremely tough and robust aloe that can live over 80 years and grow to heights of approximately 7-9 metres. Naturally distributed in the Northern Cape and Namibia, Quiver trees also thrive in cultivation where rainfall is below 500 m per annum, frost is not too severe, and planted in a sunny position, in well-draining sandy soil. Quiver trees have a relatively fast growth rate and, provided favourable conditions, can grow into the size of a small tree is less than 15 years.
Quiver Tree Care
Aloidendron Dichotomum
What is the plant
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
min 9a
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Drought resistant.Grows well in arid regions and suits best in dry and hot rock gardens.
Sunlight
Sun to Partial Shade
Soil
these plants are able to cope provided that the drainage is good enough to prevent rotting in the wet winters. A position in a hot and dry rock garden is best if one wants to grow this aloe in open ground.
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Temperature
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Container
Quiver trees grow well in containers, however pressure from the root growth has the potential to break the container.
Additional
Medicinal.The roots are used as traditional medicine to treat asthma and tuberculosis.
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