Aloe pillansii or the Giant Quiver Tree (Reusekokerboom Afr.) as the plants are often referred to, is restricted to the very hot desert areas of the northern Richtersveld and southern Namibia.
Although Aloe pillansii resembles Aloe dichotoma in general appearance, it is a much larger tree Aloe and can grow to a height of over 10 meters.
The most significant difference between the two tree Aloes is that whereas A dichotoma has flowers that stand upright. the yellow flowers of Aloe pillansii bend down under the crown of leaves. Aloe pillansii is less branched then the other and the branches are erect.
Aloe pillansii is a rare species and regarded as endangered.
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Aloe pillansii
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Aloe pillansii
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Aloe pillansii
Aloe pillansii is also known as Bastard Quiver Tree.
The propagation is from seed which is not readily available. The plants like hot and dry conditions with a well drained soil.
Although Aloe pillansii resembles Aloe dichotoma in general appearance, it is a much larger tree Aloe and can grow to a height of over 10 meters.
The most significant difference between the two tree Aloes is that whereas A dichotoma has flowers that stand upright. the yellow flowers of Aloe pillansii bend down under the crown of leaves. Aloe pillansii is less branched then the other and the branches are erect.
Aloe pillansii is a rare species and regarded as endangered.
Aloe pillansii
Aloe pillansii
Aloe pillansiiAloe pillansii is also known as Bastard Quiver Tree.
The propagation is from seed which is not readily available. The plants like hot and dry conditions with a well drained soil.
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