Aloe Dichotoma
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Aloe Dichotoma, or Aloidendron dichotomum, is an extremely tough and long-lived suculent that may reach the age of 80 years. This is one of the biggest members of the genus Aloe with thick green leaves and tiny, yellowish spikes. The leaves form a rosette at the branch tips. A young plant looks like a tiny bonsai, but a mature Dichotoma plant can grow up to 23 feet with many branches.![]()
As Aloe Dichotoma is a slow grower it might take over several decades for this plant to reach to its mature height.![]()
A mature plant might bloom yellow flowers in the spring, but that is very rare.![]()
Plants may be shipped bare root.See more about How to care for Aloe plants
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Aloe Dichotoma loves bright light and thrives in full-sun to partial-sun in outdoor spots, as well as in bright indirect light indoors. This plant can tolerate moderate shady conditions.![]()
This plant is drought tolerant and does not need regular watering. Water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Avoid over-watering as it can cause root rot.![]()
Aloe requires well-drained and porous soil to grow healthy. Water should be drained fast to avoid over-absorption to roots. It is better to use a soil mix that does not settle in water for long.![]()
This plant thrives in temperatures of 40°F-85°F. It can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as 23°F but in general you should protect this plant from temperature below 30°F.![]()
This plant should be fertilized once during the growing season (spring/summer) with diluted houseplant fertilizer. ![]()
USDA Zone 9-11USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Aloe Dichotoma, or Aloidendron dichotomum, is an extremely tough and long-lived suculent that may reach the age of 80 years. This is one of the biggest members of the genus Aloe with thick green leaves and tiny, yellowish spikes. The leaves form a rosette at the branch tips. A young plant looks like a tiny bonsai, but a mature Dichotoma plant can grow up to 23 feet with many branches.
As Aloe Dichotoma is a slow grower it might take over several decades for this plant to reach to its mature height.
A mature plant might bloom yellow flowers in the spring, but that is very rare.
Plants may be shipped bare root.
Aloe Dichotoma loves bright light and thrives in full-sun to partial-sun in outdoor spots, as well as in bright indirect light indoors. This plant can tolerate moderate shady conditions.
This plant is drought tolerant and does not need regular watering. Water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Avoid over-watering as it can cause root rot.
Aloe requires well-drained and porous soil to grow healthy. Water should be drained fast to avoid over-absorption to roots. It is better to use a soil mix that does not settle in water for long.
This plant thrives in temperatures of 40°F-85°F. It can tolerate occasional temperatures as low as 23°F but in general you should protect this plant from temperature below 30°F.
This plant should be fertilized once during the growing season (spring/summer) with diluted houseplant fertilizer.
USDA Zone 9-11
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