Aloe dichotoma

Quiver Tree

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Common Name:

Quiver Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) - Description

Aloe dichotoma, also known as quiver tree or kokerboom, is a species of aloe indigenous to Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region, and Namibia. Known as Choje to the indigenous San people, the quiver tree gets its name from the their practice of hollowing out the tubular branches of Aloe dichotoma to form quivers for their arrows.

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.