Aloe dichotoma

Foliage: A tall (3.5 m to 4.5 m) thick trunked tree that branches dichotomously in the middle, these plants have massive ,unbranched stems that support dense canopies of robust ,forked branches. The bark on the central stem os smooth in sections,but splits longitudinally,giving it ridged appearance. each branch carries a small crown of greyish-green leaves that are armed with short,whitish teeth. The leaves are bluish-green and 35cm long. The leaf margin has a brown-yellow edge with yellowish 1mm long teeth An added bonus is the attractive texture and golden colour of the bark.



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Scientific Name :	Aloe	Family :	Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ay)
Common Names :	Aloe dichotoma	Genus :	Aloe
Afrikaans Name :	Kokerboom (Bushman Name= Choje)	Specie :	dichotoma
sun Exposure	Full Sun or Semi shade	Origin :	South Africa and Namibia
best season	all seasons , flowers in Winter	Hardiness	Semi-hardy Frost tender
Height	(3.5 m to 4.5 m)	bloom time	Mid to Late Winter
Spread		Synonym:	Aloe montana, Aloe ramosa, Aloe dichotoma var. montana

Foliage: A tall (3.5 m to 4.5 m) thick trunked tree that branches dichotomously in the middle, these plants have massive ,unbranched stems that support dense canopies of robust ,forked branches. The bark on the central stem os smooth in sections,but splits longitudinally,giving it ridged appearance. each branch carries a small crown of greyish-green leaves that are armed with short,whitish teeth. The leaves are bluish-green and 35cm long. The leaf margin has a brown-yellow edge with yellowish 1mm long teeth An added bonus is the attractive texture and golden colour of the bark.
Flower Color: Butter Yellow 3cm long, develop on branched spikes in june/july. The bright yellow flowers are relatively large.
Soil Requirements :Plant in well drained, rich soil in ample sun. The plants will benefit from a regular mulch of compost.
Water needs: Can withstand long periods of drought, but they will thrive and flower more profusely if watered in the correct season.
Usage: Focus Plant
Other Details: This species occurs in a West-east band from the Richtersveld through Namaqualand from Loriesfontein northwards to the Orange river, eastward. to Upington and Bushman land in the Northern Cape . It also occurs in Namibia. These aloes are found in very arid areas, usually on rocky north-facing hills.
Other Info: This Plant is on the endangered species List CITES App. II . The common name is derived from the fact that the the San "Bushmen" used the hollowed-out stems as quivers fro arrows. C Can be grown almost anywhere in the country, but prefer warmer climates. Only a few species can withstand severe frost.
Propagation: Seeds and cuttings.