Aloidendron dichotomum(Masson ) Klopper & Gideon F.Sm .
Kokerboom ( Afrikaans ) , Quiver Tree
Aloe dichotoma , Rhipidodendrum dichotomum
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Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
The native range ofAloidendron dichotomumis from Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape state east to Olifantsfontein in the Gauteng Province ofSouth Africaand northwards to the Brandberg inNamibia . It grows on slopes and sandy flats .
Aloidendron dichotomum , formerly known asAloe dichotoma , is a distinctive succulent tree diagram with a bole and a densely flesh out crownwork of smooth branch and blue - green leaves arranged in final rosettes . It may reach an old age of over 80 old age and a height of 23 feet ( 7 m ) . The branch are covered with a thin layer of whitish powder . They are repeatedly forked , hence the species name " dichotoma . " The bark on the torso forms beautiful gold - brown scale , but beware , the bound of these scales are razor - sharp . The leaves are place in erect rows in puerile plant .
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This plant first blooms when it is about 20 to 30 years one-time . The shiny jaundiced flowers come out in racemes at the top of the branches in winter .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° light speed ) .
bitter aloes are very forgiving plants . As with all succulent , Aloe must never be allowed to model in stagnant weewee , and the plant should be cautiously monitored to take in for signal ofoverwatering .
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These succulents are not particularly tight - growing and will only seldom need repotting . In the spring , repotAloes tipping over their pots or have ceased originate . Use afast - drain potting mixwith one - third of sand or pebble . When repot a larger plant life , dividing the root ballock carefully is potential . Some varieties ofAloewill station off counterbalance that can be pot independently .
Aloeplants ask shiny Light Within . They can withstand full summertime Dominicus once acclimate . In the wintertime , provide burnished light . It opt warm temperatures of 70 to 80 ° F ( 21 to 27 ° C ) but will pull round down to 40 ° F ( 4.5 ° cytosine ) . Feed with a lush fertiliser in the summertime only . Suspend feed in the wintertime as the plant goes dormant .
Learn more atHow to Grow and deal for Aloe .
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